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Old Aug 2, 2019, 1:07 pm
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rankourabu
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Originally Posted by lsquare
Unfortunately not. The fare type is now kind of meaningless. Basic economy will affect accrual even in other *A programs. Before the introduction of BE for TPE, I saw it as a very cheap way to get more miles to my account.
Dont basic economy fares have some sort of designator on them? I know the European ones do like KLA78LGT
Do the Asian ones?

Either way, still 50% EQM to United.

Edit: I checked on saudia.com using my 014 eticket for a friend's flight, its showing fare code KKA86RCS to FRA. So that is a regular K fare (earning 100% EQM) and not a basic fare I guess.

I guess you can always book on an OTA - and see what fare it books into, and cancel within 24 hours if its a basic fare.
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