Originally Posted by Wasabi Tofu
QF is another choice.
Some transatrantic restriction is not applied.
By the way, CX's asiamiles program can upgrade AA/BA/KA round trip flights. It is one of exception.
I would go for Asia miles. If you do not care about status.To reach status you have to pay a fee $50 IIRC and join Marco Polo, CX program. Beware that there are some restrictions in earning in the lower fare buckets.