Originally Posted by
UCitiFlyer
I think I'm missing something, sorry for my ignorance. This means that there are two distinct categories: earning EQM and earning RDM. So 1 EQM != 1 RDM come late 2016? It means, let's say I fly 50K miles via BIS, that is going to be 50K EQM and I'll maintain status, but I won't necessarily earn 50K RDM (depending on status / flight price). Is that correct? So the EQM earning side will remain the same, but the actual amount of miles we can use for award travel will change?
Yes, starting in late 2016 when RDM earning change, there will be two completely separate method were earning EQM and RDM that will result in different amounts. (DL and UA have worked this way for a year or two now -- not a defense of the approach, just an fyi)