Which Airline is easier to get awards on? I am trying to look for AUS-HNL using awards for two tickets, and a paid ticket. So far, it looks like American or Continental has the best airfare for the paid ticket. So, which airline should I have the best luck on?

Also, whichever airline I end up using will have an extra 5000, so I would prefer one that is fairly consistent in their awards. (Transfering 60000 Starpoints into 75000 miles, only 70000 needed for the award). My major plans inclue NYC, Vancouver, and Europe in a few years.

Are American and Continetal mostly the same in this area?