Originally Posted by
captain_starwood
So, I bought a ticket through NZ that is operated by Virgin.
United just told me that I won't get PQM's from this. NZ ticketing system did let me put UA number in, which makes no sense. ...
No restrictions on what you put as your program. Using your MP account just willn't do anything useful in this case.
Originally Posted by
captain_starwood
... The operating carrier is the key component here?
correct, and the Virgin operated flight will earn nothing if credited to UA MP.