Originally Posted by
Frozenguy
Is mqd awarded the same (0.01 mqd : 1 point) if you use Amex MR points via the Amex travel portal to get 35% returned (through Amex)
As far as SkyMiles is concerned, that's a revenue ticket, so it would earn MQD based on the cash price before you redeemed MR (unless (unlikely) Amex books it as an exception fare, in which case it would credit by fare class and distance).