Originally Posted by
N-Squared
British Airways would get you to Cape Town from your location, so you and your fiance should apply separately for the credit card with the 100,000 miles. It'll give you both a good start at 200,000 miles.
Go to the post with the below title.
BA 100,000 miles promo is back
OP, watch for atrocious fuel surcharges ("YQ") when using BA miles, or when using AA miles on BA. From IAD, in economy (commonly refered to here as "Y"), the taxes and YQ is $899.26. When compared to a paid fare, it is hardly a savings. In business ("C"), it is higher and if you wish to stop in LHR there are extra taxes.
If you go with One World, you might have to fly IB to avoid YQ.
Try to find a Star Alliance program as you can redeem without ludicrous YQ as well. See my signature for special credit card offers. CO is currently having a special of 50K. CO will soon merge with UA and your miles will be combined. After getting CO go for the 50K UA and you will have 100K.