Originally Posted by toryvict
I'm pretty sure I can start and finish in Middle East (CAI and DXB).
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Are you sure about this? Have you checked with the Oneworld Issuer?
I thought the rule said you have to START and END at the same country except for a few situations (eg. SIN/KUL, Canada/USA etc...)
If you are starting ex CAI then you might want to consider upgrading to an AONE4 as the increase is less than 2000USD.
But you have to plan the routes accordingly to use the F Class flights to the max.