happy to report that I earned miles on my entire trip. However, I learned an important lesson. the 2-4-1 deal isn't such a deal. We were unable to buy up to F on the way home (they gave comp upgrades before accepting the revenue), and the tkts become less than fully flexible.

at least we earned the miles (the least CX could do given the 2 hour departure delay and the 3 hour wait for J class bags at LAX!!!!!)