Given the change to LPs and segment earning needs, I find that this thread may be needed to start a discussion of what is a segment and what isn't, when it is earned and when it doesn't, and other ways to rack it up. Anyone PPRO+ may find themselves chasing those 30 segments now versus any miles later this year, so fire way the comments on experiences/tips please. For AA, the segment run is the new mileage run
Here is what I've gathered so far (Updated 4/27/2022 based on responses below)
- Do basic fares earn segments? Unconfirmed
- Do mileage award tickets earn segments on AA metal? YES if ticket issued by AA (confirmed)
- Some exceptions may apply -- one report of segment counting when booked BA avios on AA metal
- Do mileage award tickets earn segments on partners? NO (confirmed)
- Do you earn segments on all partner purchased flights? MAYBE (see thread)
- Earnings may not qualify on the partner flights where LPs are also not earned.
- Can you somehow earn an extra segment (i.e. a bonus segment) without actually flying it? NO
- If a one-way flight has a layover, does that count as one segment or two? It depends
- Each segment (airport-airport) counts as 1 segment of a flight except if the flight number remains the same (one segment with a stop).
- The flights may be booked under the same ticket or separately, it does not matter.