And Class of Service bonuses also count and are based on the 500 mile minimum base mileage, so a LAX-SFO flight in paid First (75% CoS bonus) will net 825 EQM/825 RDM.
Not sure where the OP is picking up segments— note that at least one partner (Cathay Pacific) does not have the 500 mile minimum.
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