Well it’s just past halfway thru the qualifying year and I’m seriously considering an abrupt change in FFP strategy. I had planned on reaching UA 1K this year, but having just flown two extremely underwhelming flights on UA, those 6 SWUs really don’t have the same attraction anymore.

So this is now turning into serious thoughts of a big switch to oneworld. I’ll definitely continue to fly enough SQ to maintain PPS/Star Gold as my main FFP, but given that a single OWE RTW (I average 1-2 each year) will more-or-less secure top tier OW status, it’s time for some diversification.

That said, I haven’t flown on a OW carrier in over three years now, so I’m gonna need some help/advice in getting this right. To kick this off, I’ll probably do my next RTW on OW and hopefully get to QF Platinum ASAP.
[Logic: rolling 12-month qualifying year so getting status early means benefits for almost 2 years; more liberal with op upgrades than BA/CX/SQ(??). Thought of AA, but I don’t see this as a big step up over UA, which I’m abandoning...]

Specific questions:
-- Can QF Platinum be reached using a 3 continent business class OWE, ex-Asia?
-- Where’s the cheapest/best country in Asia or the SW Pacific to buy a 3 or 4 continent OWE??
-- Can the AY/QF BKK-SIN-BKK codeshare be ticketed on QF at discounted biz prices?
-- My other concern from reading this forum is that AA RTW desk seems to be the only competent authority to book/change OWEs – is this really true? Can QF in SIN or Australia handle these competently?
-- Also, how will QF Platinum service compare with SQ PPS in terms of securing awards and mileage upgrades? (As a SIN-based PPS, I’ve found SQ to be extremely accommodating, even calling yield management to secure me an upgraded seat on a full flight!)

Appreciate helpful suggestions, or advice on any holes in my logic.

Many thanks in advance!