Originally Posted by
sbm12
OP, I'd probably go with LH F across the pond and LH C connecting onward from there (no F FRA/MUC-CAI) or LX if you can find the seats. If you are willing to share the starting point and desired travel dates someone here can probably help you find the award inventory you need.
Thanks for the corrections on partner awards and searching.
LH operates three-class (747-400) FRA-CAI and it connects with the flights from LAX or elsewhere in the USA (at least in some seasons). I believe all other service from MUC or FRA is MS two-class. Because of LH's April 2011 changes to F on the 747 I do not know if there will be any award availability in F, though, after that time.
LX has three-class service but doesn't work for a single connection from LAX.
TK via IST is a nice idea although some of the connections at IST are long.
I agree try to limit to one connection and carriers with at least decent business class.