Pegasus,
You said:.
before doing that, try the Flying Dutchman run and get FD to match your AA miles. the trips LAX-AMS-JNB might cost you $1800, but god knows how many miles FD could give you.
Is FD the same as Flying Dutchman? Is there a way to get credit for the same trip on two different airlines?
What is a Flying Dutchman run anyway?
Thanks.
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TANSTAAFL - but if you work it right, FF miles comes pretty close.