Originally Posted by star_world
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!
Yes, I know that. I thought the original poster was reluctant to book via phone or at a ticket office with Continental and felt obligated to book on-line ONLY. (Yes, I know those latter ticket-buying options cost more, but that--as I was merely pointing out--has nothing to do with elite qualifying miles.) Carry on.