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R8 415 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo (LHR-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo 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 Heathrow to OR Tambo

Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 22
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11:05 - 8:35LHR-JNB
20h 30m2 stops
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19:00 - 8:40JNB-LHR
14h 40m1 stop
R10 418
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 22
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10:30 - 8:35LHR-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
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19:00 - 7:40JNB-LHR
13h 40m1 stop
R10 506Lufthansa
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 22
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11:05 - 8:35LHR-JNB
20h 30m2 stops
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19:00 - 17:05JNB-LHR
23h 05m2 stops
R10 559Brussels Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 22
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9:05 - 8:35LHR-JNB
22h 30m2 stops
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19:00 - 21:40JNB-LHR
27h 40m2 stops
R10 963Austrian Airlines
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5
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11:05 - 8:35LHR-JNB
20h 30m2 stops
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19:00 - 17:05JNB-LHR
23h 05m2 stops
R10 980Brussels Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 17
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22:30 - 7:10LHR-JNB
30h 40m1 stop
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21:45 - 12:35JNB-LHR
16h 50m1 stop
R11 015Egyptair
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 23
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22:30 - 7:10LHR-JNB
30h 40m1 stop
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21:45 - 8:40JNB-LHR
36h 55m1 stop
R11 086Egyptair
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Mon, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 21
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21:45 - 8:20LHR-JNB
33h 35m1 stop
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9:50 - 15:15JNB-LHR
30h 25m1 stop
R11 349Etihad Airways
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 14
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19:30 - 8:35LHR-JNB
36h 05m2 stops
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19:00 - 8:20JNB-LHR
38h 20m2 stops
R11 384Austrian Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 9
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9:30 - 8:20LHR-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
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9:50 - 12:45JNB-LHR
27h 55m1 stop
R11 542Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost R13 088 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R22 171 and R20 766 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R48 077 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR8 415
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Heathrow to OR Tambo: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Heathrow to OR Tambo 
GerhardFlew with British AirwaysApr 2024
dont rely on the departure boards in the BA lounge. And prepare to have to tag and check in your own bag, even when flying business class
GregFlew with British AirwaysDec 2023
Leave at least an hour for luggage to arrive at JNB.

FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Are there any direct flights from LHR to JMB Airport?

    British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer direct flights to Johannesburg from LHR, and many other airlines fly with only one stopover, minimising the flight hours. You’ll find that airlines like Kenya Airlines, Egypt Air, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines often fly with only one stopover, generally at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or in Cairo, Frankfurt, or Istanbul.

  • Are there any hotels that I can stay at in JMB Airport?

    There are six hotels for you to stay at in JMB Airport, all located within a 10min walk of the airport. The Garden Court Hotel – OR Tambo International Airport is only a few minutes’ walk from the airport and is located near to Rhodesfield metro station, ideal for travelling around the city. There is also the Southern Sun Hotel – OR Tambo International Airport, which is again only a few minutes from the airport. This accommodation offers a free shuttle service from the main terminal every 15min if you prefer not to walk.

  • Can I hire a car from JMB Airport?

    Yes, the airport has several companies for you to hire from, such as Hertz, Avis, Sixt, and Thrifty. You can collect your hire car outside the airport entrance in the car hire drop-off and collection car park, behind the Intercontinental Hotel. You’ll find the car hire companies at the north end of the car park, in front of the terminals.

  • What lounges can I use when I fly from LHR to JMB Airport?

    If you chose to fly with Virgin Atlantic then you can enjoy the Clubhouse at LHR, where you can try a complimentary a la carte menu, order drinks from the bar, or freshen up with a shower before your flight. You’ll find it in the Upper Class Wing in Terminal 3, open from 06:00 to 22:00.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R479 for a one-way ticket and R593 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    When flying out of London Heathrow Airport you will be using London Heathrow. You will be landing at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Johannesburg, SWISS or Egyptair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Johannesburg are SWISS and Egyptair. With an average price for the route of R14 665 and an overall rating of 7,5, SWISS is the most popular choice. Egyptair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 954 and an overall rating of 6,5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R17 444 or less one-way and R16 298 or less round-trip.
  • Once you have landed at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) you’ll find several currency exchange offices where you can change your sterling for the local rand. There are many within the central terminal building and one Travelex in International Arrivals.
  • At JNB Airport you can catch the fast train service to Sandton and beyond to Johannesburg and Pretoria, allowing you to travel hassle-free from the airport.
  • You can hire baggage trolleys at JNB Airport and there are also porters who are available to help you with your luggage if you need it. You can expect to tip the porters around R10 (£0.50) for their help.
  • There are several information kiosks throughout JNB Airport if you ever find that you need help. You’ll find one located in Terminal A by the international arrivals and departures areas.
  • If you find that you need medical attention after landing at JNB Airport then you can go to the first aid point at the travel clinic. It is open 24h and can offer emergency care, first aid, and immunisations.
  • There are several airlines that you can choose to fly with when travelling from London Heathrow to JMB, such as Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and KLM. These airlines don’t generally offer direct flights, but rather routes with one stopover.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Direct departures

London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

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American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +4 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Heathrow to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Johannesburg. 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 Heathrow to OR Tambo? 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1363 reviews
7,6Comfort
7,1Entertainment
7,2Food
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

6,0 GoodKathleen P, Jun 2025EDI - AMS
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

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.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

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.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

The flight was an hour late leaving Heathrow. The food was mediocre. When we got to Austin, my husband’s luggage was missing. He filled out information at baggage claim. We are waiting to hear something. His name is Henry Jacob Braunig.

Only for BA because we had to get to Edinburgh at a certain time. Baggage lost, late boarding with only one person checking, again, our passports and boarding passes until the despatch controller had to step in to get us away. Will never fly BA again.

We arrived late to London, and consequently were 5 min. late to be allowed through security for our next flight. Even though dozens of people missed the same flight, BA did not radio ahead to hold open security for an extra 5-10 min. to allow people to get on the flight. This caused an additional 6 hour delay in London after waiting over an hour in Customer Service to get rebooked. They did not have enough staff on hand to help people in a timely manner. Not at all happy with the BA's customer care or customer service.

All service prior to the flight was terrible: online check-in not working, no customer service tel,, multiple airport scanners not working, A huge mess.

CONSTANT ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE WIFI COULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO INABILITY TO CONNECT PAYMENT SYSTEM VIA SATELLITE. THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE MAIN REASON I TRAVEL IN PRIORITY IS TO BE ABLE TO WORK FOR WHICH I NEED ACCESS TO INTERNET. .

They lost my luggage. Lady who was helping with it in Austin was rude. Not very helpful!

Waited 3.25 hours in plane only to have the flight cancelled.

The business class seat was an uncomfortable conversion of a main cabin seat well below the quality of even the budget carriers in the US. I would have never paid for business class if would have known I get the same seat as main cabin. BA has gone down hill significantly in this class of service.

More space, of course. a footrest! more room to walk. Movie selection was awful. Some good documentaries would help if the movies can't be better. The flight itself was great, crew was great.

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