Originally Posted by RNE
Stay elite? Huh? Maybe I'm missing something, but doesn't one get the same ELITE miles no matter HOW the flight is booked--whether on continental.com or not? I mean, sure, you get 1000 bonus miles when booking on continental.com, but those aren't elite miles. Therefore, what does continental.com have to do with your needing miles to stay elite?
Discounted economy fares earn 100% EQM on co.com, unlike tickets in the same booking class that are booked elsewhere, where they earn 50%. Makes a potentially massive difference!