If you are paying and cost is NOT an issue, then switch between the different carriers... nothing wrong with that.

BA/LH are VERY good for F into and out of Europe

CX/SQ are VERY good for F in and out of Asia

QF F and JAL F (newer seats) and ANA F (newer seats) is also quite good.

For your first flight from AUS take whowever to the CLOSEST gatweay city for BA or LH (or CX/SQ).

Limit your exposure to the Domestic F product (my 2 cents)


[This message has been edited by NickP 1K (edited 04-17-2003).]