Originally Posted by
milypan
The JL earnings chart is still pretty terrible though. For example, a deep discount economy ticket on JL earns 30% EQM, while a deep discount economy ticket on NH earns 100% PQM (when crediting to UA). Or, a discount business ticket on JL earns 70% EQM (!), while a discount business ticket on NH earns 200% PQM (on UA).
How does the RDM and "miles" required for a redemption compare? Can you please price out a JL F award SFO-DEL with international connecting flights from Canada, with a stopover in TYO for comparison? Thank you.
If status is more important than awards, your point is valid. The 200% PQM is really useless if you don't have a PQD waiver.
I did a RTW and around the Pacific Mileage Run to requalify for MVPG75K for about $4K with repositioning flights, 27 flights in total. I earned enough RDM for 2× JL F (booked) and a CX J to CPT.
Let's compare Apples with Apples.
James