Thanks to everyone for all their advice!
Originally Posted by
Viajero
Two notes:
1) AA challenges start twice a month on fixed dates so timing is important.
2) Only AA coded flights are valid for the challenges.
SFO-HKG on CX and SYD-SFO on QF both have AA codeshares, and those 2 legs alone are enough for the challenge. I assume when booking I just have to ask for the AA flight numbers instead of CX and QF?
Hmm, the SFO-HKG leg alone should be enough, assuming I am getting 1.5 points per mile in D class. Does this mean I get Plat bonus miles on the rest of my trip? Nice.
My travel begins mid March, so I will start the challenge March 1.