Originally Posted by
fastair
How could you expect LOYALTY points or econo plus for booking thru an OPAQUE booking engine? By doing so, you show that you are loyal not to UA (and therefore not deserving of any benefits of the loyalty program) but to price only.
That's like voting for Gore and going to the Bush victory party a few years ago.
You are awarded miles for flying, not for being loyal.....
Granted certain purchase options exempt you from earning miles.
I am sure there were more than a few people at the Bush victory party that voted for Gore.....