I'm really no expert, but here are my thoughts. for the full rules on a LONE5, go to
http://www.hardlink.com/~markdu/OWFiles/ and look under One Explorer
Originally Posted by babs
mel-cns-drw-per-mel-nrt QF
Nrt-hkg-cts-hkg-bkk CX
bkk-lhr-dxb-lhr-hel-lhr-gig BA
Gig-scl-ppt-scl-eze-lax Lan
-ord-anc-dfw-yvr-jfk AA
jfk-syd.QF
as i understand it you cannot go through the same port twice. so the trip through MEL will have to be changed. you could get a cheap QF flight to SYD and start the whole thing from there.
20 segments is the maximum, so some of yours will need to go.
Originally Posted by babs
Not sure about the scl-ppt is it in the swp or south america?
I'm told that PPT is in the south west pacific.
Originally Posted by babs
Flying in economy class, but was looking to upgrade the BA sectors to world traveller plus.
a good way to get more full SCs, albeit expensive when purchases individually on the OW explorer.
Originally Posted by babs
Now my next question is which frequent flyer porgram should i join to earn the most status points/credits so that i can reach a higher status. whilst earning some points but with a bigger emphasies on status credits.
I am a member of Qantas already but no status
I was thinking that AA would be the best program, but wasnt sure if any miles could be earned on CX, QF or Lan.
no idea, others here will know. have a great trip. no doubt the planning will be as much fun as the travelling.