Originally Posted by og
This itinerary will achieve 1640 QF SCs. That will requal WP for me without a problem
Once you re qualify for QF Plat the SC's are wasted and miles are only worth 50% compared to AA. Look at the AA miles (no $$ surcharges) required for F/Z SYD - JFK and compare to QF: ticket cost plus fuel surchage plus QF upgrade points. Big disadvantage of AA in Oz is not being able to put credit card points to the AA ffp.