lpatron - I don't see any 50k AA card offers, only 30/40k. I've read about the two-browser trick too, but haven't found any active links for 50k bonuses.

channa - Thanks, but no DL miles here. Not much of a presence in Chicago.

SkyRo - we can go from ORD-AKL-PPT and back, but it's 37 hours of travel time with a 12 hour layover in AKL. Far from ideal. Normally, I would be all for an "adventure," just not on my honeymoon.