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Old Jan 27, 2022, 2:52 pm
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Originally Posted by Eurynom0s
Is there a minimum mileage/loyalty point earning when flying partners where you earn based on flight distance? E.g. if I fly an Alaska Y fare LAX-SJC round trip and credit it to my AAdvantage account, would I earn the actual flight mileage of about 620 miles, or would I earn 1,000 miles (500 mile minimum earning per segment)?
AFAIK this has not been clarified yet. Personally I wouldn't count on the 500-mile minimum still being around.

Originally Posted by lawly
I am booking a flight for myself and my wife. There is only a 50% chance my wife will be able to travel at that time. If she can't go, can I cancel her part of the reservation and get travel credit for future flights?
Yes. But only she can use the credit.
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