https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...r/qualify.html 7/20/18


For the most part (if I'm interpreting correctly), as long as I stay within the Star Alliance I'll earn United PQM and PQS. Only the PQD is forfeited when flying non-UA metal on a non-UA issued ticket.

I'll attempt to answer my own questions (happy to be corrected on any of this!):
Originally Posted by FlyingHighlander
I need to fully understand the miles earned in different scenarios, and how Star Alliance fits into the picture.

1. A ticket sold by United, flying United metal (I understand this) PQM, PQS, PQD
2. A ticket sold by United, flying some United metal, but also another airline (eg Air NZ to Auckland) (example). Do I get UA miles for the whole ticket, as if I flew their metal? PQM, PQS, PQD
3. a) A ticket sold by a Star Alliance member, e.g. Air Canada, and it includes another Star Alliance member, EVA. (example). Does this kind of ticket help my UA status in any way? PQM, PQS Do I have to make a point of directing miles into UA Mileage Plus (instead of whatever carrier issued ticket?)

3. b) Or do I just get Air Canada miles?
3. d) And if I rack up miles with multiple Star Alliance members, is there any way to pool them together for award flights?
Do I have to make a point of directing miles into UA Mileage Plus (instead of whatever carrier issued ticket?)