NYC to CPT in premium cabin. Options?
 

Hi y'all. I'm finally going to Cape Town next year, and am looking to do so without killing my back. I have a few months to prepare (trip is planned for Februrary) and not very much money, but I would love to fly in a miles earning class on SkyTeam, in order to jump-start my requalification process with NW.

My questions are as follow: besides KL and DL, are there any other ST options to CPT that I'm missing? (Is KQ doable?)

What am I better off with: an upgradeable Y/B fare from NW/KL, or a cheap consolidator J fare? And if the latter is an option, please, pray tell, where do I find it? ;)

Thanks in advance for all responses...

Sorry for the late reply on this one. My wife and I did this last year and are planning another trip for next June as well. The best way to get a deal on a premium fare without killing your wallet is to book the ticket round trip from London to JNB and then buy a cheap BA or SA ticket to CPT. You will also of course have to purchase an upgradeable, or mileage ticket from the US to London, but those are usually pretty easy to come by. As an example, we were able to book tickets last year RT London on Iberia, connecting in Madrid, in Biz class for $2,200 per person. Next summer looks like we'll stick with Skyteam and fly AF, connecting at CDG for about $2,800 per person.

why not fly delta?

KLM fly old 747 Combis down to JNB - avoid