Originally Posted by Starman
My Wash DC 2500 mile bonus (first trip) posted last night for flights taken exactly 2 weeks ago. Took awhile to unravel it. They divide 2500 by the number of segments in the round trip (in my case 3), round up to the nearest mile, and add that amount to each leg. If you also have Premier and class of service bonuses, it's pretty obscure to back out!
...add to that online booking bonus, online checking bonus, and double-dip WC and DC promotions, and... break out the excel spreadsheets!!!