Originally Posted by
Leo123
2.) Just go to the counter (emerald counter if that maters) and explaining straight away that need short check in because I will re-route myself in Spain and thats why I took 10h transfer time and I have ticket rules printed with me and can show that these are totally flexible tickets.
If it was me, I'd try this. Or re-route MAD-JNB or somewhere else in Africa where I don't need a visa.