I took advantage of the excellent BA F companion fares to South Africa for next year. Flights from LHR- CPT plus a week car hire cost me about £1800 per person (about €2000). The only downside is I’ve to book a DUB-LHR sector (€100 in Y) and as they’re on separate tickets, drag the bags to T3. I’m BA Silver do get lounge access, extra baggage etc all the way. I’ve so far put down a deposit of £200 each.

This is morning I noticed QR have flights DUB-DOH-JNB/CPT for approx €2100.

I know id lose the deposit I put down, but is QR J significantly better to warrant that and the easier connection in DOH versus my current self connect in LHR?