Done several from IAD to CDG and on to CAI, MAN, ZRH, DEL and SIN
Each time for family of 6 in C. Emptied out a lot of skymiles.
This was soon after the 388 started from IAD and is no more now.
To really get help, where are you - east coast or west, what hubs are nearby
and what points do you have, do you have status so changes are free ( you can book 2 economy and 2 F and optimize later) etc etc
The more info, the better the advice and more detailed
You can go with 360k from US to China and take a stop in EU on the way back.
We are doing that in June and staying a week in 2 places at one go for same miles
Lastly skip F class; worth it only if you are flush with miles
For the infrequent long distance traveler Bz is plenty
BUT do not exclude it, so you may get 3 in Bz and 1 in F or 2 in Biz and 2 in F search for 2 seats rather than 4 at a time and select both
You may find more available options 2 at a time on the same plane
Last edited by ffI; Jan 27, 2013 at 7:07 pm