Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
However, I think I mentioned that you should sign up for the Platinum challenge so that as soon as possible you hit 10,000 EQP, 'cause from then on you'll get the Plat/EXP 100% mileage bonus instead of the Gold 25% bonus. Thus on, e.g., CX or QF flights (and of course AA) you'll get 225% of the miles flown in business class, e.g. YVR-JFK, and 250% in first class (e.g. DFW-ANC) - 100% base miles, 100% bonus, and 25% (business) or 50% (first) cabin bonus. This is why RTWs are so good for your mileage balances.
Yes, the Plat challenge is part of the plan. What complicates matters a bit is that DW and I have to do the same challenge. She is not even Gold. Our main concern now is "how much time we can take off to fly around" ??
Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
Looking at the route, you might consider giving up the JFK-HKG leg on CX and substituting JFK-NRT on AA, connecting directly onto NRT-SIN, using the AA code on JL. You'd need to rework your Asia segments, but the AA Plat bonus on NRT-SIN might be worth the effort.
I will keep this in mind. Thanks.
Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
- I put that route together to allow you to use the AA code on ARN-LHR, thereby trying to trick the online tool into letting AA issue the ticket. I don't know if the robot can be tricked in that regard, but the AA RTW desk, fine humans all, can easily set that up, thereby saving you hundreds of dollars in BA fuel surcharges.
Note BOLD. How would I know that the online tool would allow AA to issue ticket? When flight is selected, it is BA.
Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
The other reason I put the ARN-xLHR-LAX... itinerary together was to dissuade you from any stopovers at LHR outbound.
I got it ^
Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
A year or so ago I went CPT-xLHR-HEL-xLHR-xMCT-xLHR-LAX with only a hotel night in Helsinki splitting it up.
That's awesome!
Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
I personally think once you've got an itinerary finalized (dates and all) you should
1. Post it here so we can kosher it (no dates) and
2. Phone the AA RTW desk, 1-800-247-3247 and have them book it. That way you can get the AA price, and the AA codes on your itinerary.
Thank you for the hand-holding. I will do as recommended.