You can also consider DL SkyMiles to get to the Maldives: LAX-CAN-MLE on China Southern where business class is pretty wide open most dates. And, the LAX-CAN legs are on the A380 which offer what appears to be a very nice business class product. You will, however, pay surcharges on these flights in the neighborhood of $325 round trip. Still, a great use of SkyMiles if you have them.