Originally Posted by
beefninja
I've been continually tweaking an itinerary, and have currently arrived at the following:
jfk-ist-ADD-DEL-BKK-SGN-TPE-ICN-KIX,NRT-jfk (stops are in CAPS).
Taxes+Fees are going to be on the expensive side (doin
Very cool trip! Here are few thoughts that might apply.
-I would take the bullet train from KIX to NRT leg. Save those miles. You will need to use a subway connections on both ends but the train experience itself is worth it if you have not done this before.
-When you call in, and if they exist, have a couple Japan to USA options available so if you are over that 22,000 you can pick a slightly shorter last flight. HND to YYZ on Air Canada for example will save you 300 miles and you can pretty much walk from Toronto to NYC
-The difference in Business class from distance 20,000 to 22,000 levels is 20,000 miles cost. Valued at 2.5 cents (cost of an extra Amex point) that means hitting that level would be worth $500 per ticket. Quick check you can get some independent Business class seats from BKK-SGN from $300-$400 one way Economy only $100. So personally I would be run all the trip and at the end if agent still has you over 22,000 miles it would be worth it to book that leg on a separate ticket.
Good luck. Let us know how its ends up miles length and additional fees.