Originally Posted by
frankiwa
BA rules, interesting.
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How do you know if LAX-NRT-HKG-KLL is considered a most direct route?
If the airline offers NRT-KLL, does that consider NRT-HKG-KLL (stop in HKG) an indirect route? Hmmm.
It is BA program and BA miles you are using, of course it is under BA program rules. You are redeeming BA miles on BAEC partner award and the rules of BA program governs any award you redeem using the currency of the program, that is BA miles.
I guess you mean KUL, Kuala Lumpur, right?
This route can only be flown on CX because JL does not fly HKG-KUL.
The "most direct route" generally means you dont backtrack, dont go way out of your way to reach the final destination. In that sense, NRT-HKG-KUL is most likely considered a most direct route with HKG as a stopover, allowed under BA rules.
Likewise, your return SIN-NRT-LAX can only be done on JL because CX does not fly SIN-NRT.
That is why I have been telling you to not just looking at Single Partner for a r/t award. You just need to stick with ONE partner on one direction. The route map is your friend.
Another thing to keep in mind, JL may not stay with OneWorld. If you are interested in redeeming awards on JL, you should follow the news on this front.