Originally Posted by
DataPlumber
Can someone check my math against the new rules:
Assume an EXP buys a $3500 I class discount biz fare from ORD-LHR which for easy math we will say is 4000 miles one way.
So EQM would net out as:
3500 (fare) * 2 (class multiplier) *2 (roundtrip)= 14000 EQM
Award miles earned would be:
4000 * 11 (EXP status kicker) * 2 (roundtrip)= 88000 Award miles earned
EQM: 4000 (distance) * 2 * 2 = 16,000
Award Miles: Base fare ($2500) * 11 = 27,500
Found a sample business class trip ORD-LHR for $3600, base fare was around $2500 + $1100 taxes and carrier-imposed fees.