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Old Oct 29, 2025 | 1:42 pm
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Originally Posted by caseminole
Just to confirm, United now allows earnings for award tix, but
1. the PQP are based on the miles for the redemption
2. PQF are earned just like a regular paid flight
3. No Lifetime Flight miles

Wondering if Delta or American count award miles towards Lifetime accumulation or not - just curious
Thats all correct, to state the obvious it's only for United flights. So awards on partners earn nothing, though I have seen PQF awarded but that was an exception.
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