Originally Posted by IceTrojan
Well essentially, that is correct. You'll get only 445 EQP. (Technicially, you're getting 25% of the MILES, then getting the points on top of that).
Yes - you either pay a (reduced) fee, or pay (reduced) mileage... no automatic complimentary access for GLD/PLT (well, for PLTs if on an int'l OW itinerary).
But of course, you can always try for EXP ^
Thanks IceT. You saved me hours of research on it.
It's been nice knowing you guys here on AA. I'm off elsewhere (unless I try for a challenge when flying to US next year)
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