Originally Posted by number_6
Presuming an AONE3 as you want to do RTW in F but didn't have any place that you wanted to visit (so the AONE3 is the cheapest and still has a good routing), you can do lhr-hkg-nrt-hkg-dps-hkg-jfk-yvr-sfo-dfw-anc-dfw-lax-lhr-dxb-lhr-hel-lhr
Some of the flights are seasonal, so travel soon. DPS doesn't have F service most of the time but is worth visiting. And HEL is just for the hell of it (plus a nice contrast to DXB, always 100 degrees cooler than DXB no matter when you go). But after having done a few RTWs and drunk my weight in Krug, it really isn't such a great experience. Partly it isn't like it used to be, and partly there is a jadedness that sets in. Picking interesting destinations is more fun than picking interesting flights.
Number_6
Your very prompt advice is much appreciated and has really given me a great place to start. All First might be a little excessive but I really fancy it, so what the hell, plus I'll give more consideration to the destinations.
Would it be easy to include Syd and Fiji, whilst also taking into account JohnAx's comments on doing as much of the trip as possible on CX? Have only flown BA/GF in first, so would be good to get a few CX miles under my belt.
Another silly question: Which airline do I book the trip with and would it be cheaper to start elsewhere in Europe?
Thanks again for all your help!