It's been necessary to delete some recent posts as they've crossed the line of a key FlyerTalk rule, Rule 12 (Please see Help menu for full text.)

A key focus of rule 12 is that we discuss the topic, and not each other as members in a personalized way.

Here the OP had certain priorities and assumptions when booking the connecting flight sequence. We may understand that or we may disagree firmly with OP's strategy; but going forward, let's discuss the principles and see if we can offer constructive guidance, rather than personalized judgments. Thanks! Ocn Vw 1K, Senior Moderator.