Originally Posted by
flyingatty
Thanks for the help with the 2 stopover piece. I must have (repeatedly) misread that portion of the rules.
Given that, I think we are going to try:
nrt-pek, sin-per-drw-syd-akl-scl-ipc-xscl-lim-gru, eze-lhr-cai-lhr-nbo, jnb-xhkg-del-nrt
This uses all 20 and comes in at about 51800 miles.
That looks fine, just a few points;
1. NRT - PEK, SIN - PER
You are probably aware and have chosen otherwise, but it is possible to go PEK -x HKG and then xHKG to PERTH (PEK-xHKG-PER) without wasting a segment.
2. Perth - Darwin
Goes daily, but not sure if they have business class on either or both planes. Worth check with Qantas, if that matters.
3. I don't think there is any need to restrict Santiago to a transit before going to Lima. If you ticket, best to have it as stopover, for the price of a bit of tax, it is better than having to (potentially) re-issue or have agro at airport, if plans change slightly.
4. Again, unless you have decided otherwise for personal reasons, I believe it is possible to fly GRU to EZE as a paid fifth segment - although having said that the local market price is likely to be cheaper than putting it on there.