The trouble is that the UA rules are so vague, not just on what counts as "code shared", but on "intercontinental" and class of service as to create a lot of uncertainty. And compound that by the fact that each airline appears to have its own set of rules.

Earlier I was told that "intercontinental" only meant transatlantic and had to be round trip on the same carrier. Now that seems to have changed. Then I was told by a UA ticket agent hat Air Pass segments wouldn't count. Later, I was told they would.

Then I was told that UA code shared flights would credit to the metal carrier, but other code shared flights (like between SK and BD would credit to the booked airline. This seems absurd, but then you have to consider that this is UA, I have an email into MP on this, but no answer yet. May not get an answer back until July. Am sure something will be wrong, but I am also sure that I will have a lot of company.

Bruce

Bruce