Well done mentioning the flight and baggage options if you fly in different directions.
Sadly, CTC don't bother to explain all this and my flight was booked before I knew it was happening, so for my first trip out I am restricted. Oh well, I'll just have to leave my underpants at home and go commando in NZ for six months. I just hope I don't have an accident while I'm out there. Oh, the shame.