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Enhancements
How long has the R fareclass been around?
I'm still wondering if it's just that partners have not been updated/given word as to how this fare should accrue. Not giving QR ideas but they might push more discount fares into R in the future depending on the uptake they have here, and leave I to much pricier, semi-flexible territory.
BA have specifically said that R does not earn anything at all. Even discount economy earns SOMETHING!
I presume QR have either been told to change something if they are going to give away business class or they themselves have decided they are overspending on FF miles for OW partners.