Originally Posted by
MiamiPrep
Other possibility I've been looking at: AA starts DFW-HKG service in June. I have considered buying Y ticket & upgrading with VIP's, then either award ticket or purchase in J HKG-SWP (AKL/WLG for me).
That's a great idea, and a really great reason to try for elite status. Unfortunately, I don't fly enough (fine with me, as I generally despise flying) to earn VIP/SWU's.