<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RichLond:
You are doing 50,000 miles in Biz Class but think that 3 DFW - ANC runs is not physically possible?? I would say the 50,000 in Biz Class is the actual problem. 
The routing is legit since there are no restrictions on stopping or transiting the same city more than once. Why not post your planned trip, so we can make some concrete suggestions to maximize the mileage. It also appears that there is only a direct flight in 1 direction from MSY to SEA so you would need to burn 3 segments to do it.
Anyway have fun and take Darren's advice that coach is NOT an option!!!
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I think you are confusing and mixing up Star alliance and One world rules. Star alliance does allow repeated visits to the same city within the mileage level chosen as long as you do not spend more than 24 hours in that city. One world rules calculate SEGMENTS and allows six segments in US and if you do three trips DFW-ANC you gobble up all those segments. Fellow FTs and experts in RTW please clarify
My principle is simple: When somebody pays for or reimburses your travel (Business, Universities, Companies) I travel the highest class permitted. If not I buy the lowest upgradable fare and always upgrade using miles and SWUs
Hagabord Viking
Point well taken If I do a mileage run I fly only the cheapest fare which is upgradeable.