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Old May 21, 2016 | 5:59 am
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shadrach
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Originally Posted by Axeman21
I'm having trouble getting a clear answer on this ... Westjet is part of oneworld I understand. Does that mean that if I fly Westjet the segments / miles can contribute to my AA elite status? And if so, do I have to book via the AA website (which does not show Westjet flights under "All Carriers, or Oneworld").

I sent the question to AA Customer service, who sent back a canned, ambiguous answer.

Thanks.

JS
If the ticket is purchased as an AA flight, then yes you'll get EQMs and EQSs. If it's purchased as a WJ flight then no.

You'll still get AA reward miles for either option.
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