Hello,

I'm new to award travel, finally made a leap to book a trip to Japan. Booked a DFW to HND on JAL using Asia Miles (Cathay Pacific) and repositioned a flight from CMH to DFW on AA using British Airways. I think a lot of these blogs and articles don't explain the logistics behind award booking when involving multiple segments.

I kept the itinerary to be within OneWorld partners hoping that it would be easier on my end.
1. Can these two flights combine into one PNR by calling someone? AA or JAL so that I don't have to pick up the checked bags in DFW when I'm transferring? I added 3 hours in DFW in case I have to pick up the checked bags and go through the Check-in / TSA at DFW.
2. Is there a way for the flight to show up and manage on the JAL and AA (operating airlines) app/website instead of Cathay and British Airways (booking airlines).

Looking for any tips and tricks on award flight involving multiple segments. Thanks