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Cheapest return fare
R11 620
Typical prices: R8 144-R13 040
Norse Atlantic UK
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CPT - LGW • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 973
Typical prices: R3 329-R6 218
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CPT - LGW • Direct
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Cheapest • Avg R10 869 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London (CPT-LON)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to London

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 12
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
0:10 - 10:55
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
9:40 - 22:10
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
R11 620Norse Atlantic UK
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
0:10 - 10:55
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
9:40 - 22:10
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
R11 701Norse Atlantic UK
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 12
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
0:10 - 10:55
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
9:40 - 22:10
LGW
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CPT
11h 30mdirect
R11 750Norse Atlantic UK
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
0:10 - 10:55
CPT
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LGW
11h 45mdirect
Norse Atlantic UK Logo
9:55 - 22:10
LGW
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CPT
11h 15mdirect
R11 767Norse Atlantic UK
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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13:15 - 12:55
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STN
24h 40m
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14:55 - 11:30
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CPT
19h 35m
1 stop
R12 191Emirates
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 30
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9:25 - 8:05
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LHR
24h 40m
1 stop
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20:05 - 7:35
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CPT
33h 30m
1 stop
R12 207SWISS
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 30
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9:25 - 21:40
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LHR
14h 15m
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20:05 - 7:35
LHR
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CPT
33h 30m
1 stop
R12 224SWISS
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Nov 16
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13:15 - 12:55
CPT
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STN
24h 40m
1 stop
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20:15 - 18:00
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CPT
19h 45m
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R12 240Emirates
Fri, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 13
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16:35 - 22:10
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30h 35m
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17:35 - 11:50
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17h 15m
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R12 664Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 23
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23:15 - 17:20
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LCY
19h 05m
1 stop
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20:45 - 21:10
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23h 25m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to London?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to London departing in September.

What is the cheapest Cape Town to London flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Cape Town to London costs R10 025 on the route between Cape Town (CPT) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 20% cheaper than other Cape Town-London routes. The most popular route is between Cape Town (CPT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to London?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Cape Town to London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to London is October, where tickets cost R12 974 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R18 246 and R16 418 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to London?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R14 814, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to London?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to London, you should book around 11 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR5 973
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to London

  • Which hotels are a close distance away from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is surrounded by numerous hotels catering to various preferences. Among the well-regarded choices are the Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel and Holiday Inn London Heathrow. These hotels provide easy accessibility through frequent shuttle services, available from designated pick-up points outside each terminal, ensuring a seamless transfer experience for guests arriving at the airport.

  • Are there any airlines which have Wi-Fi on their planes from Cape Town to London?

    Yes, there are several airlines that offer Wi-Fi on their planes for flights from Cape Town to London. British Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways are among the airlines that provide Wi-Fi services on select flights between the two destinations. It's important to note that Wi-Fi availability may vary depending on the aircraft and specific flight.

  • Do flights from Cape Town to London offer any assistance services for passengers with mobility issues?

    British Airways and Emirates offer assistance services for passengers with mobility issues on flights from Cape Town to London. British Airways provides a range of services for passengers with mobility needs, including pre-boarding assistance, wheelchair assistance, and priority seating. Similarly, Emirates offers services for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and specially designed facilities on board their aircraft.

  • When flying from Cape Town to London, how can I minimise my carbon footprint?

    To minimise your carbon footprint when flying from Cape Town to London, you can consider a few actions. Firstly, choose a direct flight as it generally has a lower carbon footprint compared to connecting flights. Secondly, opt for airlines that have implemented environmental initiatives, such as British Airways' carbon offset program and Emirates' commitment to reduce emissions. Additionally, consider packing light to reduce the aircraft's overall weight and fuel consumption. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to London was R5 973 for a one-way ticket and R11 620 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to London?

    When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to London?

    Lufthansa, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to London flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to London?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to London?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and London, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to London?

    There are direct flights from Cape Town to London on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to London, British Airways or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to London are British Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R17 059 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R13 628 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R8 061 or less one-way and R14 346 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Cape Town to London often include stopovers in cities such as Johannesburg (JNB), Dubai (DXB), or Doha (DOH). Airlines like South African Airways and British Airways offer stopovers in Johannesburg, while Emirates and Qatar Airways offer flights with stopovers in Dubai and Doha, respectively. These stopover cities serve as major transit hubs, providing convenient connections for passengers travelling between Cape Town and London.
  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) provides passengers flying to London with access to various business lounges. Some of the popular lounges include the Bidvest Premier Lounge, the Shongololo Lounge, and the SLOW Lounge. The lounges are located near the boarding gates in the International Departures area. These lounges provide a comfortable and relaxing environment for travellers allowing passengers to unwind and prepare for their journey to London.
  • When flying from Cape Town to London, you have the option to land at different airports in London, including London Heathrow and London Gatwick (LGW). Landing at London Heathrow (LHR) offers the benefit of being the busiest airport with extensive connectivity and a wide range of flight options. On the other hand, London Gatwick is known for its convenient location and excellent transport links to central London.
  • To travel from London Heathrow Airport to the city centre, you can take the Piccadilly line on the London Underground directly to various central locations. The journey typically takes around 45 minutes, and the Underground operates at regular intervals.
  • To travel from London Gatwick Airport to the city centre, you can take the Gatwick Express, a dedicated train service that runs between the airport and London Victoria Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes, offering a quick and convenient option for reaching the city centre.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to London?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Cape Town Intl to London.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to London

Monday

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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Direct returns

London to Cape Town Intl

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

British Airways,Norse Atlantic UK

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3606 reviews
8,4Crew
7,9Food
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8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2,0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
DXB - LGW
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

You can improve in many ways First the crew in general is good, but needs to work with passion to their works not like robots Second, collecting the ear headphones long time before landing is strange The crew should deal with the passengers with respect and descent way not like giving orders

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

We did not even get on this flight as the plane never left London. I missed the email that was sent mid morning USA time, so we were not aware the flight was cancelled. There was absolutely no help from the staff at the Norse check in gates, we were told to take a picture of the board they were holding up, to try and claim our money back. We were told to book our own flights to London which ended up costing $10000 due to the last minute. And now we have to return to Miami in 2 weeks. I am not holding my breath about getting on board for that flight either.

Great experience. The flight was smooth with very little turbulence. We were in premium classic, so lots of leg room.

Unexpectedly was surprised with the space on flight in economy and the price.

The movies were super old. The crew did not offer WATER???? 5 hours os flight and did not get WATER? Norse is the worst company I ever used and never will use again.

Longest check in line I have ever seen- brutal and airline personnel hustled me about the size of my bag even though I showed them that it measured exactly to the measurements posted on their site. Just super annoying- I get it - it’s a budget airline and you get what you pay for. Most of the flight were young people who seemed to have never experienced international travel. It’s worth paying for a seat otherwise you will be uncomfortable.

The crew really made the difference. Some of the friendliest cabin crew I have ever encountered- they seemed genuinely happy to be there, and took pride in their airline and aircraft. The Dreamliner was quieter than legacy aircraft and while meals weren’t to our preference, they were at least something to keep us going!

Excellent! Although it stinks to pay extra for leg room and then have no screen option.

Overall a great experience. Only complaint was the movie selection was pretty limited, but that's pretty minor in the grand scheme of things and easy to overcome.

No blanket pillow headphones, not even a water or snack makes for a very uncomfortable flight. There are too many extra fees that should be basic and standard included.

There was no communication about the check-in process, even the fact that Norse doesn’t do online check-in! And once we were at the Los Angeles airport (LAX), there was no signage or assistance about where to check in. I kept Googling for 3rd party information until I finally found on the airport website that we had to check in at Terminal 1 and be bussed back to Terminal B, the international terminal. How were we supposed to know that?! Otherwise, the flight itself was comfortable and the attendants were helpful and friendly. I just feel like we were lucky to have managed the check-in and boarding process on our own - why keep it a secret??

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

Friendly hosts/hostesses; dinner was of acceptable, but mediocre standard

Our original booking with Kayak -our first experience -was exactly what we wanted and worked well. Updates were friendly and reassuring as were the contacts with UnderPricer so a big win-win. We learned a lot on your reliability and will definitely put you on our organisational list for the future.

It was just ok. Half the bathrooms were broke on the flight.

If they wouldn't have canceled the flight WITHOUT informing me until I looked at my ticket and saw I had 2 extra layovers in 2 different cities than the ones I paid for? That would have been nice.

Poor BA get a lot of stick and have some problems getting your bags to the same destination BUT the whole experience is very much 5 star and probably due to excellent, helpful and sooo British staff. We travelled in economy plus.

The flight was uncomfortably warm. We asked a member of the crew to adjust the temperature, and they said they would but it didn't make a noticeable difference. They really cram you into the plane, too, in economy. It was quite uncomfortable for an 11 hour flight.

The 7 hour delay in Johannesburg was extremely tiresome, with poor communication at check-in and a sad R120 voucher as compensation. All in all sitting for 10 hours on an airport was pretty bad. At arrival the baggage arrival took 2 hours. All in all, a very, very long trip.

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