OK,

I have my routings down, and I am ready to order

Questions:

1) I am doing the AA Plat challenge, so can I book the code-share AA flights (QF metal)? I figure AA code = more miles and Q-points

2) if #1 is possible, would it make any difference if I go through the AA, QF, or BA CTOs?

3) If #3 is yes, which is better? I hear that BA likes to charge you the re-issue fee even when it's not legal.

4) I understand the flights on the first continent is fixed (fee req to change), so I am booking the rest as open segements. Question: What do I do when I on the 2nd continent? Do I call the airline that I want to fly with and tell them I have a OWE ticket and would like to get a seat? or do I need to call the airline that I bought the OWE ticket from and tell them that I want a seat on a different airline?

5) My first flight on the OWE should be sometime in March. How long before my first flight should I call the CTO?

Thanks!

Alex