I think I accidentally discovered a workaround when I OLCI'd last week. The old FF drop down box is displayed at OLCI and (presumably) let's you select the program you want to credit for those flights.
Originally Posted by
StingWest
I had to do this on AA in January to credit my BA number instead - it' not just UA.
Not disputing that but that feature (or lack thereof) isn't something that recently disappeared.