Originally Posted by SeAAttle

Thanks to you and Gardy - very helpful information. I will probably book a one-way ticket on AS for SEA-LAX, since I will be returning FCO-(ORD/JFK)-SEA.

At least for now, I have decided against stopping in BNE. So I am looking at SEA-LAX on AS; then DONE4 LAX-SYD on QF, SYD-HKG-FCO on CX and FCO-(ORD/JFK)-SEA on AA. I asssume mileage upgrades are not permitted.

Again, I am not trying to maximize stops or miles - I know, I know.....heresy!

One more question: any reason to go LAX-SYD over SFO-SYD or vice versa?