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Mar 25, 2024, 1:56 am

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jsloan

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Originally Posted by njwatson32

I recently flew a domestic flight on NH (KOJ-HND) which I booked as a "Super Value 75M" (economy) fare for 9570 JPY (~$65). To my surprise, it credited to UA in E class, which UA thinks is discount P.E. and gives 125%. I got 728 base miles (plus bonus from status) and 146 PQP. Is this a known bug/loophole in UA's system? (Not that I'm complaining, mind you.)

Bug? No. They’re just crediting what NH tells them. No idea why NH would report an E fare for that flight, but that’s on them.

146 PQP for $65 is a nice value but not outrageously so.

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