Originally Posted by chudsy
LHR-YYZ-ORD-LAS-LAX-MIA-JFK-GRU-SCL-AKL-MEL-DRW-PER-SYD-HKG-NRT-xHKG-BKK-xHKG-JNB-LHR
Is that correct and allowed? I'm not passing through HKG too many times..am i?
That's fine. Do you need to go to YYZ for any specific reason? You might also consider YVR for extra miles and more time to enjoy the F service. YVR is a great city, particularly in the summer. The rest of the year its cool and rainy, but will still be lots warmer than YYZ... I think AA flies YVR-ORD in the summer, if not, you can do YVR-DFW and sub DFW for ORD.
You might also consider dropping the LAS-LAX leg since it's Eagle on a regional jet (all-coach), and purchase that separately, either on AA or any other airline, that would free up another N. Amer segment for you to maximize mileage and service. So maybe LHR-YVR-DFW-ORD-LAS, LAX-MIA...
Then, consider substituting GIG (Rio) for GRU, there is a 1-stop direct JFK-GIG, and I assume LA will fly GIG-SCL (If not, then stick with GRU or purchase GIG-GRU separately). GIG is much more of a tourist destination than GRU. Alternatively, EZE is a really great tourist city. No F service on JFK-EZE, but you can tweak your routing: ...LAX-JFK-MIA-EZE-SCL... You'd probably lose some miles vs. the GRU/GIG option, but that should be omre than made up by flying your N.Amer. transcon on LAX-JFK in 3-class "flagship" service, which will be much better than LAX-MIA, even if you get on the 763 on that route. Good chance of seeing a celebrity too...
See, I told you we could be more helpful if you did your homework first!