Which of these are stopovers? You're only allowed 2 in the continent of origin - are the stopovers CNS and BNE? If so, why fly into MEL? Returning to the point of origin (SYD) is permitted and does not end the itinerary.
Oops - I should have been clearer - it should read:
HKG-X/MEL-CNS-MEL-X/BNE-SYD
One query though, the Brisbane stop will be overnight, but less than 24 hours. For domestic fares, QF regards this as a stopover, does QF apply this rule to an xONEx fare?
Any thoughts on whether the QF or AA code should be used for SYD-SFO to start it all off?
Also, which carriers tickets should be used - I'm leaning towards AA, in order to save on fuel fines.
Dave