I was wondering if anyone has an insight into reward travel either in Business or First Class to India.

Just have noticed after researching various European Carriers that there is such a huge point difference when redeeming a First Class ticket on a 3 Class Seating arrangement.

BA - 125,000 from US to India roundtrip. I presume BA probably has the best to offer and its offer the best service in the air.

Lufthansa - 240,000 miles again on first class. Wondering what is it that is offered here from the US to India that is so much better than BA that it requires so many more miles.

Air France - 200K plus - This seems totally absurd, since I dont know how they justify such a reward for travellers to India.

My main concern is why is BA's award so much cheaper and has no blackout dates etc. Just seems that for those folks that fly to India. It makes sense to accumalate all your mileage on BA rather than take even a Delta(100K) or NW/KLM(120K) to India. Cause you travel in a true first class cabin and its the same mileage that is required. On the other hand with US based airlines its a Business First Cabin.

Cheers