Thankīs for your comment, flying_student!
I have already considered using the AUA offer to fly to the US (not really interested in PEK due to visa issues etc.), itīs a good offer but not that great for a MR.
I might also do a LX C MR (10k miles for 350-400), but it isnīt nearly as good as the ONT-TPA MR in terms of $.
Any other ideas are greatly appreciated!