Multi-hop vs direct
Jan 30, 2016, 8:30 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Boston
Programs: AAdvantage, Delta Skymiles
Posts: 5
Multi-hop vs direct
Sorry for a simple FAQ, but my mind is fading quick from searching the forums. Nobody ever mentions this so it must be a foregone conclusion.
I'm researching a premium MR from Boston to the west coast or HKG.
The WebFlyer calculator shows the following distances:
BOS-YVR = 2500 miles
BOS-DFW-YVR = 3310
So my question is - would my base mileage credit be 2500 or 3310?
AA website only says that base mileage goes toward elite status but I thought they used to only count from origin to destination and any extra mileage from intermediate hops doesn't count.
Fareclass I gets 2MQM, so it might be worth getting out at DFW and stretching my legs for 2x2x(3310-2500)= 2440 miles.
I'm researching a premium MR from Boston to the west coast or HKG.
The WebFlyer calculator shows the following distances:
BOS-YVR = 2500 miles
BOS-DFW-YVR = 3310
So my question is - would my base mileage credit be 2500 or 3310?
AA website only says that base mileage goes toward elite status but I thought they used to only count from origin to destination and any extra mileage from intermediate hops doesn't count.
Fareclass I gets 2MQM, so it might be worth getting out at DFW and stretching my legs for 2x2x(3310-2500)= 2440 miles.
Jan 30, 2016, 8:47 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Park, Metropolis
Programs: AA LT PLT 3MM, Hilton/Marriott/SPG/Club Carlson GLD, IHG PLT
Posts: 4,612
If BOS-DFW-YVR is all the same flight #, it will count same as BOS-YVR direct. If each segment is different flight #, then it will be BOS-DFW + DFW-YVR. Also if either flight you pick is business/first, it will be 2X EQM.
Thanks
Jan 31, 2016, 6:27 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, HH Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 3
This one threw me while reading the first thing in the morning...
Thanks for the specifics arollins.
I'll pay closer attention to my connections and "flight numbers" so I don't get burned in the future.
Thanks for the specifics arollins.
I'll pay closer attention to my connections and "flight numbers" so I don't get burned in the future.