Originally Posted by WindFlyer
I would then suggest you route NYC-BKK/SIN-CMB using TG/SQ. For CMB-MLE, buy a cheap ticket on EK or UL (I've seen them for ~180 R/T). If you take EK, you could even earn UA RDMs.
Yes, this is certainly ideal. Unfortunately, this is "illegal" according to United because I am overshooting my destination (CMB) by flying from the east coast to SIN or BKK. So, I'm now thinking that I should use miles for NYC to BKK or SIN. And then purchase the CMB and MLE flights with cash.
Everyone think that sounds reasonable? I think the flights in and out of CMB should be cheap as WindFlyer suggests.