Originally Posted by
Dr. HFH
I believe that only tickets issued by certain travel agents earn the 5× MR points. Yes, the charge does come from the airline, but AMEX can tell the difference. On the 3 xONEx tickets I purchased recently from an agent, I received the 5× MR points on none of them. I did a little research and read (but I now forget where, it was several months ago) that agent tickets do not normally attract the 5× bonus, but that there a few agents whose charges do attract the bonus.
I was not aware of this, thank you. I've always had the AmEx MR 5x on all of my tickets charged to the card, issued by agents or an airline.
Originally Posted by
Dr. HFH
However, remember that the fact that a codeshare exists doesn't mean that you're going to be able to purchase it, especially for an RTW itinerary. And it works the other way, too. On a recent AONE5, I couldn't get LAX-ORD-LAX on the AA number, but was able to when my agent used the QF number.
I recall discussion of that. I don't understand why you were not able to book it as an AA prime. As for booking codeshares in general, I believe it is supposed to only be possible on an international flight or a domestic flight booked as a connection to or from an international flight, but I have had no problems having agents and other airlines book, for example, domestic AA flights as JL, QF, and BA codes even when not a connection.