Originally Posted by
pbraincafe
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?
Yes. If booking through AA they will probably book AA flight numbers by default on SFO-HKG on CX, but if they don't then have them do so.
Originally Posted by
pbraincafe
Hmm, the SFO-HKG leg alone should be enough, assuming I am getting 1.5 points per mile in D class.
Yes, SFO-HKG leg will give you about 10383 EQPs on D or A class.
Originally Posted by
pbraincafe
Does this mean I get Plat bonus miles on the rest of my trip?
No, this means you will get bonus miles on all of your trip since you get Platinum bonus miles on the qualifying flight also. The posting of the Plat bonus miles on the qualifying flight is delayed a day so don't be surprised when you see miles for you first segment post without the Plat bonus miles; they will show up the next day.