1) My first question is can I book a DONE4 through AA when I wont actually be flying with them (I plan to fly with BA/LA/QF/CX) will that cause any problems or even will they refuse? Will I lose out on my BA Miles? They should not refuse but may not be that helpful as they are not involved, try it and report back please

2) What does it mean in the star files that one cannot make changes to a 'Preceding flight' after ticketing? Not got the file with me, will try to answer later

3) Part of my itinerary will be LHR-GIG - is it possible to get off at GRU as a stopover on a one number flight and for it not to be considered a segment when continue later and fly GRU - GIG This will be considered as two segments. I will try and check on the traffic rights. Might be interesting for status points as I believe that this counts as a long haul ex LON and full long haul points should be awarded for the GRU-GIG. Others have a different opinion. Please report success or not

4) Does someone know or can direct me to a thread or a location where I can be inventive in utilising the maximum segments possibility in areas like SCL or HKG where airlines start and stop from (as they use up segments too easily)Pass on this tonight, will think about it. Can you put your current plans on this thread as I am concerned that you might be trying the SCL to AKL without realising how difficult it is to get a seat

5) A TA told me that he expects xONEx fares to rise in the near future - is this true or is he trying a hard sell? Pass but keep me informed as I will have to redo the sticky

6) I share a household account with the other half - to reach a new level will our combined tier points be enough or do we each have to reach that level No, the mileage points are combined, the status points are not. Is this a status run as well, if so, please let us know and we will see what we can recommend. Need to know how many status points you have and residency and confirm BA FFP or not as the only FFP you are using on this run.

7) this may be a silly question but if one of our connections flights are delayed causing us to miss our connection will we have serious problems getting availability on the next flight due to our class status being 'limited'Rebooking will not be the issue you think it is but beware that the space may be limited on the next flight. Therefore, you go economy. Happened a lot to me on AONEx and you get no refund or compensation. May be able to get the miles and status points nowadays by calling the FF centre.

I appreciate all who help and apologise if some of these questions sound super novice.No, we all started somewhere with just a single blue card. When I had five golds, all I wanted to do was go home and not fly again for years.

Best and thanks to those that answer

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