Originally Posted by
3Cforme
ITA Matrix finds 4-segments YUL-PVG on a single fare component - not even a broken fare as mentioned above.
Look at routing rules on ExpertFlyer for the highest fare you're willing to pay. You might be surprised at the extra MQM you can pull in, irrespective of segment count.
What interest me is the maximum distance (and MQM) to reach diamond quickly... after that, I will check for the miles.