Flying CX ex-ADL to maximise SC earn

[HockeyMonkey]

I see that the QF SC earn when flying CX in J ADL-HKG is 100 SC compared to 60 when flying say MEL-HKG. I assume due to QF not flying to HKG ex-ADL themselves.

On a return J flight that is 100+ extra SC earn when taking into account the MEL-ADL positioning flight. Note, I'm actually looking at EU and US destinations whilst maximising SC earn. Bundled with the CX early bird sale on right now, it looks tempting.

Is anyone taking advantage of this anomaly. Is it working out ok for you?

 

[sxc]

Unless you booked your positioning flight using points, would this be cost effective?

 

[HockeyMonkey]

Unless you booked your positioning flight using points, would this be cost effective?

Points would be an option. A Y positioning flight should be ok I guess eg $2-3 per SC