Originally Posted by
satprof
It's precious little help to you, but I found myself in a very similar position a few years ago on a RTW award J itinerary. Booking with much the same notice, I had to base the entire itin. on the one day in October 2002 when I could get an award flight in J from LAX to SYD!
I see that there is still award availability on this route in QF Premium Economy on both June 7 & 8, 2010. This is by far the best Premium Economy in which I've travelled, and is a kind of Business Lite. If you can grab these seats, I'd suggest you do so.
Unfortunately you can't redeem AA miles for premium economy on any carrier.