Husband and I have booked a 15 day transatlantic cruise on 23/4/2020 from New York to Rome. We are planning then on flying straight to Phuket for 5 days and then Bangkok for 3 days, and then home to Brisbane. I can book the New York flight in 2 weeks with Qantas. We have around 170,000 frequent flyer points to use as well (which isn't much but would like to use them).

Questions are - should we book the first flight asap, or wait until we can book the whole itinerary in mid May? Is it cheaper to book all together or it doesn't matter? My thoughts would be to use points as much as possible for one person and the other pay full fares so at least one of us can get to silver status. Also the hotels will be booked with Qantas.

Looking at economy fares for the whole trip, but as it is a holiday for his 60th birthday, I would like to include 2 business class flights - LAX to New York, and Bangkok to BNE as a surprise and treat.

Just not sure what is best way to book this holiday and any advice is appreciated thanks.

Julie