Originally Posted by
Kamiakdad
When you book directly through AlaskaAir.com, you’ll earn based on the table below or at least 100% of your miles flown and 100% elite-qualifying miles—whichever is greater. Saver or basic economy tickets are excluded.
You bolded the wrong sentence. The more important provision is "
Saver or basic economy tickets are excluded." QR and AS determine what a Saver fare is, not the passenger.