Originally Posted by
anabolism
Although, I find that starting in SA usually requires adding an extra continent (since I otherwise wouldn't be going to Africa) which raises the comparison price (but also can earn more miles/points).
I know what you mean, but 16 segments aren't really enough to spread around 5 continents for me, especially if you want to max out the 'A' classes flights. My main interests are in the US and Europe anyway, so I just skip Asia altogether.