Originally Posted by
CDG 1K
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!
The 100% mileage bonus is the perk I'm talking about. The RTW idea is only because the Plat challenge rules have changed so that you have to fly on AA metal or codeshares, of which there are none between Europe and HKG. One RTW (or any AA longhaul RT) in a premium class would get you there, then you can renew annually doing what you're doing.