Originally Posted by
phunc
RDU-LHR with AA then LHR-PVG with BA? Mission though.
1. Bag AA miles.
2. AA J class to LHR (new flat bad product on 767?)
OP did not specify dates, but J from RDU is still NGBC, and likely will remain so for awhile.
I don't mind the slant seats, so best option for AA miles is RDU-ORD-PVG, all AA metal. I do like the suggestion to connect through LHR to BA, but I suspect that would be significantly more expensive.