Originally Posted by
Totoro
segments = points
with exception of deep discount economy purchased from non-CO.com source, 1 segment = 1 point
usually hapless souls (such as myself) trapped in non-hub cities flying ERJs qualify by segments
The transcon fliers dine on filet mignon and sip wine while I languish in 12A
Unless of course you fly >/= H fares, then segment = 2 EQP. I've been a EQP plat 4 of the last 5 years. (EDIT was stuck at 80 segments the other year and had no year-end opportunities for points run)