Originally Posted by
audiodave1
Hello,
First post here,
I am trying to maximize my EQM to hit EXP this year but am new to extensive international travel.
The question being on PHL-DOH / one-way.
I can book direct on QR or AA as a code share. $100 price difference. nbd.
Which way will I earn more EQM? I'm okay on EQD's
The numbers and percentages are not making it obvious.
I appreciate any clarification.
Dave
If you book on the AA flight number, then you can expect award miles based on price in dollars * 5 vs distance on QR
From the QR table at
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...ines/qatar.jsp , can see that discount economy will earn base miles between 0.25 and 0.50 miles per mile flown, full economy at 1 and business/1st may be higher
for discount economy
If in G, N, S, Q, O, T, W - earning is 25%
PHL-DOH = 6,798 mi
If price on AA is $1360 or higher , the AA booking will earn more award miles
EQMs on QR would be 3399 vs 6798 on AA
EQDs would be 340 on QR