Originally Posted by Shareholder

Interesting itinerary. Certainly not a FT question, but what the hell: Why? Are you trying to burn off your 2007/8 SSWUs at the start of next year to get a jump on status? Looks like 32K in status miles, a bit over a penny a mile.

AC856 Toronto, Pearson Int'l (YYZ) London, Heathrow (LHR)
Tue Jan-08 18:10 06:25 +1 day 333 Economy (lowest price) K
AC849 London, Heathrow (LHR) Toronto, Pearson Int'l (YYZ)
Wed Jan-09 15:35 18:55 763 Economy (lowest price) H
AC033 Toronto, Pearson Int'l (YYZ) Sydney, Kingsford Smith (SYD)
Wed Jan-09 20:15 10:00 +2 days 1 /YVR1 77W Economy (lowest price) H

AC034 Sydney, Kingsford Smith (SYD) Toronto, Pearson Int'l (YYZ)
Tue Jan-15 13:30 17:45 1 /YVR1 77W Economy (lowest price) A
AC848 Toronto, Pearson Int'l (YYZ) London, Heathrow (LHR)
Tue Jan-15 20:05 08:25 +1 day 0 763 Economy (lowest price) A
AC857 London, Heathrow (LHR) Toronto, Pearson Int'l (YYZ)
Tues Jan-15 13:00 16:20 333 Economy (lowest price) K 1 Vancouver

Review final quote details
Fare Summary
Passenger Type Adult
Base Fare (K0MSLXGT,H2OWSGB,AKSOPXGB) 3557.00
Fuel Surcharge 228.00
Taxes, Fees and Charges
Canada Airport Improvement Fee 36.00
Canada Security Charge 17.00
Australia Passenger Service Charge 39.72
Australia Passenger Move Charge 33.10
U.K. Passenger Service Charge 61.18
Canada Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST #10009-2287) 2.16
Total airfare and taxes before options (per passenger) 3974.16
Number Of Passengers 1
Grand Total - Canadian Dollars $3974.16