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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 9:25 pm
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Originally Posted by manish
I understand now. Makes no sense to the casual traveller who doesn't read into such details. I though a partner is a partner is a partner!

I still don't understand why the 2nd leg of the flight was credited then? So should I look into getting the mileage credit on the 1st leg thru another airline?

Miz
Instead of thinking that a partner is a partner is a partner, remind yourself that a partner of a partner is not necessarily a partner especially if they're not all full members of the same alliance.
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