Originally Posted by
Kacee
Yes, this is the only loophole. But UA's system will be less generous than DL or AA's, which accrue as high as 40% of miles flown on discount business class. So while a 10,000 mile TATL RT in Z on AF earns 4000 DL EQD, a 10,000 mile RT in P on LH will earn only 3000 UA whatever-they're-calleds.
Well, I mean, it's all in the way you look at things. The DL system is based on actual miles, not including any fare class bonus. So a 40% MQM factor is identical to UA's 5:1 ratio on a 200% RDM earning class. The problem is that discount business class doesn't accrue at a 200% rate on many UA partners. In fact, your example is incorrect: That LH flight would only earn 2000 PQP. LH P RDMs = 100% of distance flown. (Z = 150%, D/C/J/A/F = 200%).
Originally Posted by
Aussienarelle
Sorry I do not quite understand. For MM (heading towards 2MM) I know it needs to be UA flights, but does it need to be an 016 ticket or it does not need to be an 016 ticket?
Any UA flight will qualify. I was simply pointing out that there is no qualification advantage to booking UA flights on non-016 tickets. (There will be a big advantage to booking non-UA flights on non-016 tickets, in many cases).