Originally Posted by MNLGuy
Part of the issue with original BPs is that because airlines have multiple partners, there have been many cases of attempted (and successful) double-dipping... And the airlines being charged for the miles are tired of it... If you must send the original BPs in the mail, you might want to get a return receipt or some other way of proving you sent them...
Exactly the problem. I can see the airlines perspective on this, it is just annoying that the burden of proof falls on the pax, and not the airline.