While the A380 is nice, I still prefer CX F.

CX F wins in food, service, seat comfort, and in the case of lounges ex-HKG vs QF ex-SIN.

QF A380 F wins in new/novelty, AVOD (very close on this one, + QF good as you can watch it until you get to the gate, - their AVOD did reboot in the middle of a movie on 2 of the 3 flights I have flown), controls (from a coolness perspective although they take a bit of getting used to and are a bit bulky). Lighting and window shades are real nice touch.

I don't drink so can't comment on the alcohol offerings.

HKG-LHR is about 11.5 hours flight time, so time for a nice meal, 2 movies, 6 hours sleep, and a nice leisurely breakfast (eggs cooked to order on CX).

SIN-LHR is about 12 hours flight time, so time for a nice meal, 2 movies, 6 hours sleep, and a nice leisurely breakfast.

I have only flown JL F once and hated it. I am a big guy 6'3", 245 lbs and their seats were terrible. Flown QF A380 F 3 times, CX F 10+ times.

Ever thought of dropping HI and adding on OZ? The price difference between an AONE3 and AONE4 is only $1200 USD.

From what I understand there is great surfing all around Sydney and up the gold coast, although it is winter there. You would know more about that than I. Then you could fly US-HKG CX F | HKG-SYD A380 F (Thu-Sun) | SYD or MEL - LHR QF A380 F. For your SYD or MEL departure to LHR make sure QF has your mobile number as they will call the day before your departure to set up your spa appointment. A nice half hour massage before departing. Also MEL and SYD F lounges are by far the nicest OW lounges out there IMO.

TLV-xLHR-NYC-MIA-LAS-xLAX-SJD-xLAX-xHKG-DSP-xHKG-SYD-OOL-MEL (or SYD)-xLHR-TLV

OOL is Gold Coast, Australia (Coolangatta). If you did the above you definitely want to do at least 3 nights in Sydney, and probably more. Such a cool city and lots of beaches and surfing. You may also want to consider doing 3 nights in HKG and/or MEL if you have never been there before. You don't have to do MEL, you could always come back to SYD for your flight to LHR.

Booking Options

Do Not book with BA as their fuel fines are infamous. It also helps to avoid BA flights as much as possible. To avoid most fuel fines book with AA Round The World Desk as they are generally considered the best service for RTW tickets and the best prices. Their number is +1.800.247.3247. Call them and have them set up your booking. They will put it on hold for up to 21 days unless you are close to date of departure. If they do not allow you to pay for it over the phone, then go to the AA GSA office in Tel Aviv and take care of ticketing there. Their office is open Sun-Thu 0900-1400. More information may be found here: http://www.aa.com/i18n/aboutUs/where...ets/israel.jsp

Tal Aviation LTD
29 Ben Yehuda Street
Tel Aviv 63807
P.O. Box 26429, Tel Aviv 61264
Phone: 9723-795-2122 (Reservations)

If I overlooked anything above, hopefully someone else will jump in and provide useful info.