Originally Posted by
Calchas
I can't speak for AA's programme but actually I think RTWs are a disappointing way to earn points in BA's programme. Although the arithmetic will be different it won't be far off.
Here in Europe we are inundated with special J deals. Dublin to Hawaii is regularly under US$ 1600 in J. Oslo to South America is the same and we have sub 1000 USD fares to Hong Kong popping up.
So if you are really looking for the cheapest way to earn points it might be better to sit around in the premium fare deals forum and see what comes your way.
As far as I know (which often isn't very far) if you want to fly from Dublin to Hawaii for $1600 it will be an I fare, not a J fare. I mention that because I-class fares are usually quite restrictive while the 'normal' DONEx fare is obviously in D-class and extremely flexible. If you don't need the flexibility, ignore the comment.