Originally Posted by Surrey Mark
I am flying to the USA with United from LHR on what they say is a W class ticket. Will I get BMI DC miles (membership & destination) on this? BMI say I should.
The reason I ask is that United say a Full Price economy ticket is the only one which accures miles which I thought did not include W as this is discounted (or so I thought).I think it is a bit rubbish ...
You are right: this is rubbish. UA agents would not know, anyway, which fares accrue miles with DC.
...if you get nothing from the flight when I could go AA, which has more legroom.
Not any more: AA is withdrawing MRTC from its planes.
Although I am beginning to wonder if it is worth getting to Silver / Gold status anyway.
Depends who you usually fly with and at what fare. Clearly, if you fly mostly BD on very low fares, status will be of little use. SIlver will also be of limited use on other carriers, as *A S has few benefits. Still, if you regularly fly to the US, E+ on UA and DC S/G bonus 25% miles earned would make it useful,IMO. It also depends on what your alternatives are
Oh, and welcome to FT!