Originally Posted by
ThePeripateticOne
Thanks PandaPerth, that was very helpful. I've modified the itinerary so that I fly SIN-HKG first (and get to fly CX as a bonus!). The brackets were meant to indicate non-direct flights e.g. intended destination from SIN is CDG, but the flight stops in LHR.
You're welcome
Did the change make much difference to the overall cost?
Two further questions:
1) The online tool appears to book with the first carrier chosen (in this case, CX). How does one go about booking with AA - call them directly? Does CX charge service fees like QF?
Yes - in general the tool uses the first carrier to ticket
Yes - you can phone AA's RTW desk
BUT AA is loath to ticket if it has no long-haul flights (the desk is in Dallas - phone +1 800 843 3000)
I don't know if CX charges a service fee
2) It will cost SGD 16725 for D class and SGD 7315 for L. I have NEVER flown D before - given that if I buy a D fare I can experience D class in CX and QF (I doubt IB and LA will be as good) is the price difference worth it?
Only you can decide if the extra for D is worth it
One major benefit will be much better availability on the SCL-SYD segment
I wouldn't pay that much extra for D
but I am playing with DONE4 itineraries ex-KRT where the base fare is SDG14,700 - approx AUD2,700 (and we will be in SEZ next April, not too far away from KRT
)
Others have reported that LA long-haul D is very good