Hello, two questions about this program as I may try for Gold during 2021. And I understand the basics of the program.
-Do OA (Olympic) flights count fully towards the A3 program?
-I do not have a grasp of codeshares (and maybe I am not using the correct terminology). If I book A3 metal flights through UA (United), how are program earnings reflected? I ask because UA is advertising free cancellation (with some conditions). It may be a false belief, but if I cancel through UA, I have a better chance of either getting a refund, or in some cases a credit for UA; whereas I may not receive a prompt refund from A3 (and likely would not be able to use an A3 credit in a timely manner).
Thank you!
Steve