Originally Posted by
jacob_m
If point earnings are important to you, for example to requalify for *G, you may want to change at least the transatlantic segment to an airline which awards 200% for business class (basically any airline but AC).
As I'm sure the OP knows, after your first flight, the dates on the rtw's are fully changeable without penalty. You may even change carriers as long as you do not change routing. Once you change routing (even if it is merely a connection), you pay the $150 USD penalty.
Have a great trip!