And net-saaver, web fares are considered published and count toward elite levels and give miles. Those fares restricted to a select group and not published for the public so that anyone can get them are not published. I think it is always best to check with the airlines for your particular situation. My husband did get ALL his miles on a TWA flight bought through Priceline, and he was able to go stand-by on an earlier flight - two things that priceline says, i believe, that you can't get???

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