Originally Posted by HRHAndrew
I am a current exp on AA, and I believe that these trips should exceed 100,000. It is my wish to do as much long distance flying in first as possible. That is part of the quandry. Sadly I won't have any spare time to go anywhere other than indicated. Maximizing miles is not too much of a big deal, as I said I think I will requalify for exp on AA. I am currently on a basic DONE3, and all of my long flights have first class. Part of the appeal in booking in first.
Do you mean AONE3?
LHR and GRR being the major hubs for your intended flights, IMO this does not leave much for the imagination price wise. I have looked at JNB,LHR and HKG as some starting points but this does not work out ideally price wise. As you indicated you have no time for other flights, which I am finding hard to play with. I hope others can be of more help. I was going to nest the RTW's but not sure if price is of any concern to you.
Some other suggestions as requested.
DUR-PLZ is not a direct flight using OW. Can do DUR-JNB-PLZ or use cheap alternative on SA or LCC.
HKG-LAX-ORD-GRR. This is to enjoy the service of CX F.
SYD-LAX-ORD-GRR Quickest Route.
BOM-LHR-ORD-GRR Quickest Route.