BA SEA-LHR is the way to get to Europe, all right. But I have a LOT of trouble finding award availability (at least when I am going beyond LHR). BA has the best planes, configurations, and the best route. Now if only I could even remotely stand BA Executive Club anymore. And they didn't gouge on fares... Their new carryon limits are EXCEEDINGLY aggravating if they stick with them. This alone is a big enough reason to never fly BA again, even though I like the planes, seats, and onboard staff. http://www.britishairways.com/travel...n/public/en_us

I have regularly been flying AA via ORD to LHR. Fairly easy to get award seats. Possible to get eVIP upgrades. And you can also go via DFW, JFK, etc to make more magic work. I also don't like the interim step. But given the multiple borders, SEA-ORD-LHR is far better than SEA-YVR-LHR.

I'd like to understand Asia Miles better. Some people really seem to know how to make it work for them. I can't figure it out yet. I hope we get more help here...