Maximising QFF SCs from a RTW Trip

[SnowPatrol]

In April 2016 I have a paid for MEL-HKG-LHR-JFK-MEL RTW business class ticket. Due to a change in circumstance I don't fly as often as I used to and am interested in maximising SCs to try to retain QFF Platinum status. Are there any tricks for extra SCs? Acknowledged novice at this.

 

[defurax]

In April 2016 I have a paid for MEL-HKG-LHR-JFK-MEL RTW business class ticket. Due to a change in circumstance I don't fly as often as I used to and am interested in maximising SCs to try to retain QFF Platinum status. Are there any tricks for extra SCs? Acknowledged novice at this.

If you have time while in the US, the best value is usually to fly F or J on AA. You'll find plenty of options here: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....program/best-qf-status-run-options-46552.html

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

MEL - HKG try to get QF no matter how expensive.
((Look to see if HKG is doable with EK with a QF flight number via DXB), DXB to LHR might or might not be a QF flight number capable... not all EK flights can have a QF flight number, solely EK flights do not earn any QF SC, they must have a QF flight number, so a mixture of airlines, ie, HKG to LHR might be ok if you want, with CX, this is where a travel agent can do it better than us.
LHR to LAX then DFW then JFK will be with AA probably at a bit lower earn, and then the US back to MEL try to be QF flight number too.)
A travel agent might be able to get it a bit cheaper.
You probably have read too, that after Jan 16, any flights not with a QF flight number, will earn less SC.
Tried multicity on the QF website, it said to phone up QF telephone sales.
Some travel agents will give a slight discount if you pay in cash, rather than credit card.

 

[Spongbob]

Assuming the RTW booking will be with Oneworld, there is not the option of non-alliance airlines on the same ticket.

To maximise SC, try to use as as many sector flights in each zone as time (and interest) allows.

 

[Mattg]

Is this a one world round-the-world fare, or a multi-city booking?

As a general rule, don't forget: "Why fly direct, when you could connect?"