Originally Posted by
HIDDY
I suspect you're right. Anyway all the airlines need to do is implement a rule saying that they can withhold reward programme earnings if the member decides not to complete the itinerary. Although I suppose that'll only lead to yet another court case.
And?? I can assure you that if I could save hundreds (or even thousands) a pop by starting in EU and dropping the last leg, loss of a shiny card and access to some crowded airline waiting room would be the least thing to trouble me.
Or just credit mileage to a different OW programme to keep out of BA's reach.