I think other things such as how long have your been a Gold or Platinum member should be regarded as well as how short you are on Status Points for any particular year.

Hi Chris,  so if I've got this right. I could fly Business Class Perth to Singapore on QF, then to London via BA. Then BA to Cologne. Travel to Frankfurt on my own steam. Fly CX Frankfurt to Hong Kong, then fly CX from Hong Kong to Perth. cheers Craig.