Originally Posted by
beckoa
Basic used to count. It now earns at 30%, so wouldn't be surprised if that is how it earns towards MMer. Have yet to fly a basic since the switch. No, partners do not count. And to be seen what happens with awards in 2025..
30% of the distance? Damn! When did AS made the change?
What's the cheapest fare code/brand that earns 100%?
What about HA flights?
Originally Posted by
notquiteaff
Alaska says you need 1 million “flight miles”. https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mileage-plan/membership-benefits/mvp-million-miler ”All members who have one million lifetime flight miles on Alaska flights are guaranteed MVP Gold status each year” They don’t seem to specify what they mean by flight miles, but my understanding is that it is BIS (butt in seat) miles that you paid cash for, on AS (+QX+Skywest) metal only. No award flights, no class of service bonuses, and so I would also not expect them the could BE at a lower rate. But I have yet to fly a BE flight… and even if I did, I probably wouldn’t even notice how it impacts my MM balance since I don’t have any hope that I will ever get there.
That's how I read it and I expect basic to earn 1:1, but that's why I ask the experts here. Would love to see some dps!