Guidance getting to JNB
Hi everyone,
We are relatively new to the points space and looking to get 4 business RT class seats from east coast US to JNB for next summer. We predominantly fly AA and have 500k points and EP status. We also have 300k MR points.
I’m having difficulty trying to plan an itinerary of one way flights that make sense. Would like to avoid the Middle East given the current climate. That would mean transfer through LHR/CDG/FRA but I don’t think we would have enough points to cover more than one leg/way for 4 people.
Alternately we can pay cash and in that case, was looking at the possibility of a stopover at IST. Has anyone had experience with that program or Turkish air? Also, which credit card would maximize 20k airline spend for future points?
Thanks!