Originally Posted by
babyg_wc
my bags were through checked from AKL to CDG (on separate PNRs) without any issues, no need to do anything but enjoy the Lounge(s) in Doha. So it should work the same on the way home.
Thanks. I just booked 2 biz seats Houston to Doha for 140000 points, then Doha to JNB (2X) for 180000 points for Oct 2024. Still a bit pricey, but cheaper than North America to JNB for 380000 (2X). It seems that the regular redemption between N.A and JNB or CPT doesn't exist.