This is my first time attempting an RTW (an LONE3 in this case), and while I've made myself familiar with all the rules, etc., I thought I'd post my itinerary here in order to ask about a couple of things. The itin looks like this:

CDG-AMM-xBEY-xAMM-CDG-ORD-xSFO-DFW-xANC-DFW-xJFK-xSFO-HKG-xSIN-xBKK-xHKG-xNRT-CDG

Essentially I'm not looking to fully maximize miles in most cases (for example, I know I'm not doing so in Europe, but have to be in Beirut and want to take RJ so as to earn full EQMs.) In Asia, however, I'm flexible--the only place I really have to be is NRT so the rest of the segments are just because I have them to use.

The major question I have is regarding the Middle East rule of only two segments to/from, which I believe only applies from the UK, if I've read the sticky correctly. I just want to make sure that I can take two intra-Middle East segments (AMM-BEY-AMM).

Also I've read through searching here that I can book AA codeshares where they exist, which would come in very handy on all the CX segments, all but one of which, as far as I know, have AA codeshares. Just want to make sure that is the case.

Thanks very much for any suggestions in advance, I really appreciate it.

Regards, GL