Trying to set up a trip JFK-IST this August/September.

Looking to go Business class, and in the process help build up UA elite status, or build up my AA Gold status, which I just got via a challenge.

Fares are $2500 for Iberia (long layover on way back) or $2800 for United (operated by Lufthansa) or same for Delta direct (don't like DL's J, though). Also have a sense that I'll get cheap fares for LOT (maybe around $2200). I might also be able to snag a UA award ticket in C on LOT.

Wondering what people's perceptions are regarding those three J products.

In particular, has anyone flown LOT J recently? I've tried doing a search, but not much luck.

Going forward by the end of 2005, I expect at least one more JFK-IST round trip (most likely in Y) in November, 3-4 LGA-ORD trips, and possibly one JFK-LHR trip. Might do a third JFK-IST round trip (also in Y) in December/Jan.

Currently have 7966EQMs on United, 5687EQMs and 5473EQPs on AA.