I am going to piggy back on to this thread as my question is similar. I am going to be trying to make another reward reservation from the States to South Africa for a 6 week or so stint, in which we like to have a stopover in the UK. Traveling in Biz with a family of 4. So I would like to make part of the reservation as soon as possible and now with CO’s one way rewards, I could essentially book one leg as a one way as soon as the seats open, and then a month or so later I can book my return leg when those seats open. If I proceed this way will they see this as a round trip or 2 one way? I am thinking it will be 2 one ways and therefore not allow a stopover. Any thoughts? The miles will all be coming out of one account.

Also is there still advantage of booking so far out (11 months I believe)? Or should I just wait until both of my legs are within the window.

And last question what are the odds I can still book VS (as CO award) next November? Just thought I would throw that one out there just in case someone has any additional foresight, but realize nobody knows for certain.