Originally Posted by
FlyingfromIAH
If I book through LH: 1) Do I get MP miles based on mileage instead of dollars spent? 2) If I book Economy Flex (refundable economy), do I get a bonus in miles flown?
If you book an LH-operated flight on an LH ticket, then the earnings will be based on distance and fare class rather than fare paid. That can be good or bad.
Originally Posted by
FlyingfromIAH
I acted as if I were booking last night, but did not buy the flight. Nonetheless, United had my reservation, and it looked like it was in fare code V (deep discount economy), though I had booked LH full-fare economy.
If it was in fare class V, it wasn't full-fare economy.
Originally Posted by
FlyingfromIAH
It looks like I can get more miles booking with a LH code instead of UA, since award miles earned through LH are awarded based on miles flown and not dollars spent. This is with no status on UA. Am I correct on this?
https://pqp.economiles.com/?q=IAH,FR...A,WAW,LH,V|WAW,,,
This calculator can help you decide.
Note that if you choose a UA-operated flight, then your earnings for that flight are based upon the fare UA receives no matter who ticketed it, and if you buy your ticket from United, then your earnings are based upon the fare no matter who flies it.