Originally Posted by
thadocta
I wonder if it would make much of a difference - the routing via HKG would HAVE to be longer than the direct routing, so given that there are higher base miles, plus a higher class-of-service bonus, would it make that much of a difference, given the much higher status credits which would be applicable?
And based off your distances:
QF SYD-LAX J =
180 status credits
CX SYD-HKG F = 180 SC's
CX HKG-LAX F = 270 SC's
TOTAL =
450 SC's (very healthy and would be an awesome ride)