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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 7:29 am
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Originally Posted by JJeffrey
If you book AA flight numbers then you will earn AA miles/LP's based on the fare. If you don't have status that will be 5 miles/LP per dollar (not including taxes).

If you book QR flight numbers then you earn miles/LP's based on distance and booking code according to the table at aa.com below.

So you just have to do the math and see what will earn you more.

AA.com - QR Earning
In addition, if the fares are different, it's usually best to go with whichever is cheapest, as the cost differential will outweigh the extra miles/LPs earned.
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