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Jan 7, 2020 | 7:57 pm

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Originally Posted by RobOnLI

Of course WineCountryUA is correct. However, good luck figuring out what the fare code is between AC and LH (or any *A partner) before you book the flight. You will see the AC code you're booking but that won't translate to what LH sees it as. And LH is what will matter for credit to the UA MP program. You may be booking a 50% code on AC which translates to 25%, etc. This is the biggest single downfall of codeshare booking in *A (IMO).

-RM

Thanks, I had not considered that factor. UGH. And I suppose good luck getting using plus points even if it ends up being an eligible LH fare class.

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