Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
I'd look at converting one of those RTs into a RTW, fly one or two oceanic legs on AA or an AA codeshare while taking the Platinum challenge, save money in the process (a 3-continent FC RTW is cheaper than a CX CDG-HKG F RT) and start earning lots of miles and perks right away.
I used to do more rtws but its a lot more practical for me to fly r/t. There are not that many perks that platinum would get me that I don't already have so I'm really looking for easy accrual and easy redemption. But then again, platinum status is better than none!