+1
Unless you can bag LH First or LX First, the US A330 option is the most convenient and best domestic option (in J I'd take it over LH).
We haven't flown TATL J or a domestic carrier TATL in more than 10 years, but I did book DEN-PHL-CDG and the A330 for next month. Only 12 hours vs. 17 hours on LH. Of course, if LH First clears, I'll take the 17 hours.

We are doing Spain for New Years and I was able to book LX First thru ZRH before M&M closed the LifeMiles back door.