South Africa Itinerary
Apr 16, 2011, 8:03 am
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Your 2-4-1 voucher will only be good for the direct long-haul flights in and out of CPT and JNB. All the other local connecting flights you see are franchise flights, so cannot be used with the 2-4-1 voucher. However, they tend to be quite inexpensive, so you can just pay cash for those on a separate booking.
Apr 16, 2011, 8:26 am
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Apr 16, 2011, 9:26 am
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I really don't know why the member for The Hague doubts the blessed Raffles's guidance. 
The T+Cs for 2-4-1 redemption clearly state they are valid on mainline BA metal only and not on franchise flights.
Regular (i.e. non-2-4-1) redemptions can use Comair flights, but not 2-4-1 redemptions.
The T+Cs for 2-4-1 redemption clearly state they are valid on mainline BA metal only and not on franchise flights.
Regular (i.e. non-2-4-1) redemptions can use Comair flights, but not 2-4-1 redemptions.
Apr 16, 2011, 9:44 am
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That aside, from personal experience I'd suggest looking at Madikwe. OK, I have no point of reference as far as game viewing goes, but it was well worth the four hour drive from JNB and few nights we spent there.
As with others, would sack off JNB entirely and spend much more time in CPT and the winelands.
Apr 16, 2011, 9:49 am
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I really don't know why the member for The Hague doubts the blessed Raffles's guidance.
The T+Cs for 2-4-1 redemption clearly state they are valid on mainline BA metal only and not on franchise flights.
Regular (i.e. non-2-4-1) redemptions can use Comair flights, but not 2-4-1 redemptions.
The T+Cs for 2-4-1 redemption clearly state they are valid on mainline BA metal only and not on franchise flights.
Regular (i.e. non-2-4-1) redemptions can use Comair flights, but not 2-4-1 redemptions.
The only reason that would not work would be if somehow the addition of the extra segment on the redemption would invalidate the entire 241..
Apr 16, 2011, 10:17 am
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If you're suggesting adding a revenue sector to an award booking, I'm pretty sure it can't be done, though I'm ready to be corrected by those who know.
The T+Cs for the 2-4-1 don't specifically cover this point. See paras 15++ for more info at https://www.britishairways.com/trave...club/_gf/en_gb
Open jaws are fine, for example out to CPT, back from JNB with separate revenue or redemption flights for internal sectors. In theory, redemptions (not 2-4-1) can be made for Comair flights though in practice they are difficult to find.
Separate reservations can be linked, to allow through check-in for example.
The T+Cs for the 2-4-1 don't specifically cover this point. See paras 15++ for more info at https://www.britishairways.com/trave...club/_gf/en_gb
Open jaws are fine, for example out to CPT, back from JNB with separate revenue or redemption flights for internal sectors. In theory, redemptions (not 2-4-1) can be made for Comair flights though in practice they are difficult to find.
Separate reservations can be linked, to allow through check-in for example.
Apr 16, 2011, 1:00 pm
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We stayed in the Bayethe Tented Lodge there, and had a fab time - saw some great wildlife, great food and drink and a nice relaxed friendly atmosphere.
I can also recommend The Plettenberg, in Plettenberg Bay and the Marine in Hermanus - sister hotels, both of which had excellent restaurants.
Apr 16, 2011, 11:17 pm
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So, once again, I can imagine that you may not use Comair on 241 but you can use them on other redemption types and it also stays a 'one airline redemption'. So the 241 has to be a very special redemption type.
Further more, I was suggesting that the one redemption you pay for can be the complete itinerary and the one you get for free is then only the BA parts.
Apr 17, 2011, 4:46 am
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Yes, with separate T+Cs. See the link I posted above.
See the link I posted above. OK then, see this extract:
This doesn't specifically say you can or can't mix redemption and revenue sectors in the same booking, but I'd be surprised if it were possible. You could call BA to check.
Further more, I was suggesting that the one redemption you pay for can be the complete itinerary and the one you get for free is then only the BA parts.
Originally Posted by BA AmEx 2-4-1 T+Cs
17. ... Companion Vouchers cannot be redeemed for travel on BA’s franchisees, code share partners or oneworld alliance members.
18. The Member and their Companions must travel together at all times therefore must be booked onto the same flight and cabin class when travelling using a Companion Voucher.
19. Bookings for Companions must be made at the same time as the Member makes their booking.
18. The Member and their Companions must travel together at all times therefore must be booked onto the same flight and cabin class when travelling using a Companion Voucher.
19. Bookings for Companions must be made at the same time as the Member makes their booking.
Apr 17, 2011, 5:55 am
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Apr 17, 2011, 6:32 am
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Slashing down here in Durban as well. Aiming to visit Ballito in a few days time, it is supposed to be a good area for spotting dolphins. Have you seen any?
Apr 17, 2011, 8:14 am
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Saw a (pod?) of dolphins yesterday afternoon. Haven't been looking today. But there are plenty of opportunities as they seem to be around. It would be much easier to see them when the sea isn't so choppy though. Have fun down here. It is easily one of my better destinations in SA.
Apr 17, 2011, 12:15 pm
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I'd also have to recommend that you look into Durban as a far better alternative to PE. Stay in the Umhlanga area (loads of hotels here, great beaches, bars and restaurants) and it is so close to many fantastic things to see. Durban is overlooked far too often for Cape Town and really should not be.
In my opinion skip Kruger. Its way overrated. Just over 2 hours drive north of Durban is the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi game park - the whole big 5 is easy to see there. Plus tag on Lake St Lucia nearby for a fantastic wetlands experience with 1000s of hippos and crocs. You can even go cruising with the dolphins and whales. In that area too is Shakaland to get a real deep understanding of the Zulu people and Culture.
In my opinion skip Kruger. Its way overrated. Just over 2 hours drive north of Durban is the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi game park - the whole big 5 is easy to see there. Plus tag on Lake St Lucia nearby for a fantastic wetlands experience with 1000s of hippos and crocs. You can even go cruising with the dolphins and whales. In that area too is Shakaland to get a real deep understanding of the Zulu people and Culture.
Apr 17, 2011, 12:44 pm
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Beverly Hills hotel in Umhlanga is very nice as is the Kashmir Indian restaurant just across the road from the hotel. ^^