Originally Posted by woodg
So, for example, AA1744 LAX-MSP is really LAX-ORD-MSP with 1745 miles (LAX-ORD) and 334 miles (ORD-MSP) according to aa.com; but LAX-MSP is 1535 miles according to Great Circle Mapper. Therefore I would get mileage of 1535 (plus status and cabin bonuses) and 120 SCs (in F). Am I correct?...
Yes, only what shows up on your flight coupon counts. Your flight coupon will only show LAX-MSP, ORD is hidden. You will get the same mileage as if you fly LAX-MSP non-stop.