EQMs on Star Alliance code-share
Apr 7, 2008 | 5:52 pm
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EQMs on Star Alliance code-share
I recently flew LHR-DME on BMI. It was a BMI operated flight outbound and I have already received my EQMs for that segment. On the return however, BMI cancelled the morning flight I was on, and put me on a codeshare flight with Transaero Airlines, but it was Transaero metal. What are the chances that I get EQMs for the return segment? If I don't get credited, do you think United would make an exception since I was bumped off a flight that would have given me EQMs?
Apr 7, 2008 | 7:06 pm
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I'm guessing the chances are slim to nil. The rules are very clear on codeshare flights - you only earn miles when both the marketing carrier and operating carrier are UA partners. Personally, I see your case and would be fairly annoyed in your situation since you were supposed to be on a flight that earned EQM's - but I doubt that they will be sympathetic to your cause.
Apr 7, 2008 | 7:08 pm
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I'm guessing the chances are slim to nil. The rules are very clear on codeshare flights - you only earn miles when both the marketing carrier and operating carrier are UA partners. Personally, I see your case and would be fairly annoyed in your situation since you were supposed to be on a flight that earned EQM's - but I doubt that they will be sympathetic to your cause.
Apr 7, 2008 | 8:07 pm
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Not true. That rule only applies to CA. As long as the flight is operated by any other *A member, it makes no difference whatsoever who markets it (i.e. what the flight number is).