UK: British Airways boosts capacity to Johannesburg

The flag carrier airline of the United Kingdon, British Airways, is set to increase capacity on its London to Johannesburg route.

The airline will introduce a second daily Airbus A380 service between Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the Northern summer 2025 season. From 01 June 2025 the second daily Airbus A380 service will replace the Boeing 777-300ER currently operating on this route (BA56/BA57).

The additional Airbus A380 flights will provide 215 more seats between London and Johannesburg – 173 more economy seats, 15 more in premium economy, 21 more in business class and six more in first class than the Boeing 777-300ER. The schedules for the daily flights remain unchanged.

Originally Published at TRAVELNEWSAFRICA