Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Munich, Germany
Programs: LH HON, DL FO/MM, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Accor Lifetime Platinum, Sixt Diamond
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W class is sometimes used for revenue tickets within Europe. Hence, you can earn miles on those tickets.
If you travel on an award ticket, the appropriate FQTR entry in the PNR will properly prohibit any mileage credit on those award tickets.