Originally Posted by
WineCountryUA
The problem is clear -- if one relies on the summary price reports the situation is confusing. OP now knows that.
If UA handled this like DL (which directly reports PQDs), then things would be clearer and less confusing. And UA flyers would not need to be fare construction experts.
Yes exactly, I have assumed since start of PQD that the "airfare" in the receipt is what qualifies as PQD and "taxes, fees, and surcharges" don't. And in 4 flights flown and credited so far this year that's been true.
It is confusing to say the least. I missed the memo on this... I thought I had PQD figured out with the rule above so didn't follow all the PQD threads. Lesson learned is never think this stuff can make sense even when it looks that way!