Originally Posted by Dave Noble

You will be getting the 100% miles bonus. I would consider the value of the miles for redemptions. The miles earned will be enough, for example, for a r/t to Asia in 1st class (90,000 points). If you credit to Qantas , for example, the mileage earning would be a lot less and the equivalent award would be about 180,000 Qantas points PLUS $480 in fuel surcharges

Yes, there is a $500 cost in enrolling for the challenge, however this will be offset by not having to pay the surcharges on redemption plus getting enough points for a return in 1st to asia vs not getting enough for a one way