Thanks a lot! I can definitely use the NYC-waw leg later, good to hear that I could cancel if I needed to. The price difference is mind blowing - especially for business class rtw. I will check the miles as you said.

Any other reasons (except comfort and more miles accrued) to choose RTw biz vs economy?

Also I already have Amex plat and priority pass - so lounges would be available anyways

And I have been long time miles and more member so I will prb just stick with them - is the G class the one that counts for status?