quick MR help needed
 

trying to jump on SEA-SYR. DL-coded, but NW operated. This codes into DL B which earns 150% NW EQMs. However, this 'may' (really don't know yet) book into NW H, which appears to earn 100% EQM. So on the NW-operated portions, would I receive 150% or 100% EQM?

If booked on DL, I presume that you get the EQM based on the booking airline, not the airline that's moving the metal.

Steve B.

ok question 2 and it involves nesting vs back to back ticketing.

I have 2 options

1. SEA-SYR with a SYR-SEA in between. In both cases 1 direction is operated by NW and the other leg by DL; but I'm not lucky enough to have the SEA-SYR entirely operated by one carrier and the SYR-SEA entirely operated by the other. Is this nesting, is it illegal, and is it enforced (enforceable) when there are mixed carriers operating?

2. SEA-SYR and SEA-SYR back to back. Again, mixed carriers. I'm having trouble getting this to ticket (I can book them as separate itineraries but want the protection in case of a misconnect) which is why I ask about option 1.

Point is, I really don't want to do anything clearly illegal. I just want the most protection I can have.

Option 1 is indeed nesting and frowned upon. You probably will not have any issues, though, since the carriers are mixed.

FWIW, I did call the elite line tonight and had them check on a DL purchased B-class fare, operated by NW. It shows up on my itinerary as H class, but the elite line rep. checked with the WorldPerks rate desk and they said that the H class was the equivalent of a filler class or something, but NW sees it as a B class and they will award the 50% class bonus EQMs. ^

It would be nice to get confirmation. I've been screwed before between CO and NWA with fare classes changing...

(1) is back-to-back. Possible with different alliances, looking for trouble on the same alliance, and a way to have your account closed on the same airline. I've had chances to book back-to-back where the total cost was a few dollars MORE then the single-flight (MRs), and decided against it.

(2) is back-to-back. But to actually call it out, and have the PNRs linked, to protect against missed connections. You have got to be kidding...

Did you call NW? It's their program, and their rules...

Steve B.

indeed I hope you're right! Didn't someone say something about instant UG to F when flying DL B but NW operated? so far I remain in Y.

Mods: feel free to edit the title to a more descriptive one, I was in a rush when I posted... ^