Originally Posted by
SkyTeam777
Is this a surefire indication that tickets are booked as a bulk fare? I know some cruise tickets qualify as exception fares, but not all. I have a Z class ticket coming up, which cost $6,000 to Europe. Ticket is showing as paid with UATP. I have a feeling it's going to post as an exception fare, and I am going to lose a significant amount of MQD and redeemable miles

Yes, this is an exception fare. You will earn per distance not $.