Originally Posted by
kcaluwae
.... What I find odd is that the partner needs to approve the request. I suppose this is an approval just to confirm that I actually flew on the flight? All the other necessary information is on the e-ticket and boarding pass I provided them (like FFnumber, booking class)
While the miles are posted in your UA MP account, the miles are placed there by the operating carrier. The operating carrier has to "purchase" those mileage credits and place them in your account. UA is not giving you the mileage, the operating carrier is.