if i take such a flight and i dont take the second leg will this qualify ?
anyone know for certain it will work?
You gave all sorts of info but left out the most important one: fare class!
I looked up the flight.
In economy the 2 legs are T & U. (cost $374) both don't qualify.
Bus class the 2 legs are C & Y. It will qualify. (cost $1366)
Your question: what if you don't take the second leg? IDK what their policy for that is. Do airlines withhold the mileage for flights flown if the last leg was not flown? I think they don't routinely do so. (The did for some Israeli hidden city tickets after a recent glitch) Will they hold back the goodies promised with this promotion? IDK, but I would guess not, but it may take calling.
My question: why are you taking that flight for this promotion?
I looked up your options and I understand now. Other options:
1) take a NYC - LAX a) 11:40 stops in ATL $1177. travel time 8:30 class D
b) 12:35 EWR stop in DTW $1268. travel time 7:30 class C
2) take a bus flight to ATL or another city and get an economy ticket to LAX
a) 6:00 am JFK to ATL $302 then 10:45 ATL to LAX $340
You can probably play around to find other combinations that work and are more cost effective than your planned itinerary. But none will get you there quicker and with less hassle.