A consolidator has quoted me a fare of US$1400 for YUL-LAX-KUL-SYD return, ticket valids for 180 days, travelling Air Canada (YUL-LAX) and MAS for the trans-pacific-Australia leg. Meaning we don't get any FF (star alliance) points/nor upgrade.

Air Canada quoted me a fare of US$2400 for YUL-SYD. We can make use of a companion ticket and get half the FF points. We will also need to fork out US$1200 (for 2) to fly SYD to KUL or use 60,000 points each.

Since we don't trave much, I would like to hear advice from fellow flyertalkers. Is it worth the extra money for the FF points? All comments are appreciated. Both SYD & KUL are neccessary destinations.

Thanks in advance.

Nemo