In reply to Joe.

Joe... thanks for pointing that out. The pop-up you refer to lists all the negatives of the Basic fares such as no seat assignments, no changes, partial credit for cancellation, etc. It lists the new rule about no miles LAST and without any special emphasis. As a new policy, in my view, this significant change should be highlighted as a standalone warning, both in their earning miles section (and not as an inconspicuous footnote), and on the booking page also as a separate notice.