Do the new
EQM rates apply to partner airlines?
Not exact matches
One of the arguments that mileage runners (like Scottrick) have for mileage running is that you accumulate redeemable miles at a high
rate with 100 % bonuses, thus earning a rebate that makes your cost for an
EQM low.
Elite Qualifying Miles (
EQMs) and Elite Qualifying Segments (EQSs) earned at a reduced
rate of 0.5 per mile / flight segment flown
EQM can also be earned from partner airlines at various
rates.
This is due to the increased earnings
rates of
EQMs, which doesn't seem unreasonable.
Considering redemption
rates are lower in many markets than United's partner
rates, it is easier to obtain status than United because of the
EQM system, giving you more miles, would you say that the new program is still better than both United and Delta?
Now that American is eliminating EQPs as a method of qualifying for status, it'll be significantly easier to qualify, as you earn
EQMs at the following (increased)
rates: