I would say you should try to add as many segments/connections as possible. The more flights, the greater the chance of a change.

At those who says it's dishonest, I roll my eyes. AA made the rules. AA uses the rules to its advantage all the time. As someone once told me, "learn the game, play the game." OP isn't breaking any rules by doing this. He's merely playing the game. To you, OP, I say good luck!