Originally Posted by
findark
On JV metal the whole way, you're going to have to back-connect in AKL and continue on NZ metal via Asia to LH Group metal, or just transit the US which is ugly in its own right.
I was thinking of going via the US on UA metal so that I can continue earning lifetime miles, access to United "benefits" like extra checked bag allowance and E+ seating, ensure full PQM earning and last but not least secure some GPU upgrades on the flight. For the last point, I'm guessing if I were to apply a GPU to say SYD > SFO > LHR on UA metal it would only count as one credit (supposing any of the segments clear?)
Safe Travels,
James