I'm in the beginning stages of planning a RTW trip. No status with any airline Hoping to do it in business class and looking for pluses/minuses of trying to do it with points or paid fares. If paid, will that result in getting elite status, and if so, is it worth it? Are flights easier to book and change if paid? Will I see the benefits on the later flights, such as an upgrade into first? I haven't been able to find a guide that addresses this question. Thanks!