I guess I should have clarified a little more. This will not be an award ticket. The OW parameter is just so that we can earn AA miles. Which I suppose brings Etihad in as well.

The idea is that there are no direct DFW-BKK so our options are either:

BKK-TYO-DFW
BKK-HKG-DFW
BKK-DOH-DFW
BKK-AUH-DFW

These routings allow for a stopover and then a direct flight back to DFW.

While I stated we would enjoy Tokyo, I am not saying we wouldn't enjoy the Middle East but we have just not been there. We would probably enjoy the ME as well, but have the uncertainty of never visiting.

I am not as familiar with earning AA miles on EY so wasn't sure if that would be a good option either.

I know ME is a bit further than connecting in Asia but that's not as big of a concern as getting the right equipment, city for stopover, and earning AA miles to us. As for connecting in Europe, we have spent plenty of time in Europe so not really looking to connect there and seems to be a bit more pricey.

Any other routings that would make since?

Do y'all enjoy DOH or AUH?
Anyone prefer it to Tokyo?

Thanks.