EQM earning is determined by the
marketing carrier (aka whose flight number it is). Therefore:
- AA metal with AA flight numbers earns according to the AA chart (which will always earn at least 1.0 EQM)
- AA flight numbers on other carriers (JL, etc) metal earn according to the AA chart as well. Therefore, at least 1.0 EQM when on the AA code, even if operated by another airline.
- Partner flights numbers on partner metal earn according to the partner chart. For JL flight numbers this can mean as little as 0.50 EQM per mile flown (The 70%/50%/30% is RDMs, not EQMs. Some fares earn 30% RDM but 0.50, or 50%, EQM. See here. The column furthest to the right is EQMs)
- Important: partner flight numbers operated on AA metal will earn according to the partner chart, even though AA operates the flight. So it is possible to earn less than 1.0 EQM on AA metal if you don't book an AA flight number.