Hey guys,

I am about to book OWE4 business class and I wanted to ask you if you have some suggestions what to do before making this booking. Ask yourself what would you do?

My itinerary is: ARN-MAD-EZE-LIM-SCL-AKL-SYD-PEK-NRT-BKK-HKG-DEL-LHR-ARN.

I am starting this trip mid-October, have all dates panned out, and finishing May 2008. I am not a member of any OneWorld Miles&Points reward program. I have Aeroplan card which is of course of no use in this context.

1) Who do I call to purchase this ticket? Can you recommend someone?

2) Which Miles&Points program should I sign up for? I don't think I'll travel One World after this trip since I usually fly Star Alliance - they have better connections to places I go often.

3) I've seen some posts that some people were unable to book seats. Should I expect any similar problems?

4) Anything else?

Thank you so much,
Vladimir