Originally Posted by number_6
No problem getting LAX-JFK A inventory released (unless you have picked a special date, like the day after the Academy Awards). Just ask and it is usually done within a few minutes, max a few hours. Be aware that F varies quite a bit by route, for example NRT-CNS on QF probably doesn't offer A (and it if does now, likely to have schedule change and not have F by the time you fly -- safer to fly to SYD instead if you care about these things). LHR-YVR is a nice flight but LHR-PHX on BA is nicer, depends on your objective.
No problem having ticket issed by CX, in fact they do a great job (as good as AA RTW desk) and send it by Fedex next-day for free.
Thanks for the info. Good to hear about A inventory on LAX-JFK.
Regarding NRT-CNS, we did have NRT-SYD-CNS but had to drop a segment in order to add a segment that was needed to get to and from PER due to the new rules as of August 15 which only allows 1 non-stop segment between PER and CNS, BNE, SYD, MEL (MEL being the addition to that list). And yes, NRT-CNS is 2-class. We didn't have much choice as we have to be in Cairns on Thursday to board Mike Ball Dive Expeditions Spoil Sport for a week of diving the GBR/Coral Sea. This is the pivotal date around which our ONE is planned.
Unfortunately for AAdvantage mileage accrual we can't do UK to US on BA flights, so LHR-PHX is out.
Thanks again for your help.