Hey guys:

Wanted to get 2 RTWs using CO Onepass miles (either Business 220K or First 280K)... The trip will take place over May/June and July of 2007...

Locations we will probably want to visit:

Bali, HKG, Bombay or Delhi (or does a SkyTeam carrier fly to Bangalore? since I've never been to South India), Rome, S. Africa, and then back to NYC.

Questions:

When should I ask for the 2 certs from CO?

Since I might have to utilize the First Class option (from what I read here.. getting seats on CO BusinessFirst, etc.) which other airlines should I really consider trying to get 1st class seats on, in addition to CO?

Will I be able to get Virgin to/from S. Africa in UpperClass?

I am assuming I can only have 6 stopovers, but unlimited mileage.

Thanks for all your help..
DD