Originally Posted by
GinFizz
I was also curious about the JFK-ANC-JFK routing - in that it doesn't seem to count as a transcontinental flight. If that is the case then something like JFK-ANC-JFK-SEA (all on AS) is indeed a good base to start from for the US sectors (if booked during the summer season when there is a direct flight between JFK and ANC).
North America also has the benefit of allowing 6 segments within the continent, so you could in theory really jump around, e.g., JFK-ANC-JFK-LAX-ORD-SEA-HNL-HND (or HND-HNL-JFK...).
I also am a bit confused by the latest version's wording on the North American transcontinental flights -
They haven't included Vancouver on this version so if you really wanted to go crazy, I think you might be able to do do:
JFK-ANC-JFK-LAX-ORD-YVR-CLT (as your 6 free segments within NA), and then go to DUB (on to DOH/HEL etc.)
Those 6 are 15k miles on gcmap, and potentially can all be done as codeshares on QR/AY for a 50% earn rate!
(Or even HNL-JFK-ANC-JFK-LAX-ORD-YVR-LHR once HA is integrated into Oneworld!)
But, given 20k nTP are needed, doing this only makes sense if the rest of your trip has limited earning opportunity (e.g., you're visiting some places out of need, and want to add on a few more segments to get over the 20k line)