LON - JNB

R7 835 Find Cheap Flights from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R10 095
Overall average: R12 424
Condor
вс. 10/5вт. 19/5
LGW - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R11 183
Typical prices: R12 815-R16 214
British Airways
чт. 7/5вс. 24/5
LHR - JNB • Direct
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Leave ample time for luggage arrival at Johannesburg.
Self-tagging bags is common on British Airways flights.
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Best reviews • 7,8 score
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Cheapest • Avg R8 935 (return)
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Cheap Flights from London to OR Tambo (LON-JNB)

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

вс., май 10 - вт., май 19
Condor Logo
19:35 - 7:30
LGW
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JNB
34h 55m
1 stop
Condor Logo
18:35 - 9:00
JNB
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LGW
15h 25m
1 stop
R10 095Condor
пн., авг 31 - ср., сен 23
Condor Logo
15:35 - 7:30
LGW
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JNB
14h 55m
1 stop
Condor Logo
18:35 - 8:55
JNB
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LGW
15h 20m
1 stop
R10 112Condor
пт., апр 24 - сб., май 16
Air Algerie Logo
15:00 - 6:25
LHR
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JNB
14h 25m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
22:25 - 13:30
JNB
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LHR
16h 05m
1 stop
R10 112Air Algerie
вт., май 5 - пн., май 11
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 - 8:50
LGW
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JNB
22h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 6:40
JNB
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LGW
16h 55m
1 stop
R10 792Qatar Airways
сб., май 9 - пн., май 25
Egyptair Logo
15:00 - 7:10
LHR
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JNB
15h 10m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 13:35
JNB
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LHR
16h 50m
1 stop
R10 911Egyptair
пн., июн 15 - пн., июл 13
Egyptair Logo
22:10 - 7:10
LHR
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JNB
32h 00m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 13:35
JNB
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LHR
16h 50m
1 stop
R10 945Egyptair
пн., июн 15 - сб., июл 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 10:30
STN
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JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
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STN
23h 50m
1 stop
R11 727Turkish Airlines
вт., июн 2 - чт., июн 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:35 - 10:30
STN
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JNB
15h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 16:40
JNB
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STN
23h 50m
1 stop
R11 744Turkish Airlines
чт., июн 11 - вт., июн 30
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20:15 - 21:20
LCY
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JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
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23:15 - 18:30
JNB
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LCY
20h 15m
1 stop
R12 849KLM
вт., май 5 - ср., июн 3
KLM Logo
20:15 - 21:20
LCY
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JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
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23:15 - 18:30
JNB
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LCY
20h 15m
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R12 866KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to OR Tambo flights

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

How much is a return flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs R11 227 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

For London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg back to London, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London 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 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost R12 594 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R20 004 and R19 834 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London 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.

No, with an average price for the route of R14 821, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London 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 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR7 835
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights from London to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to OR Tambo 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.

Flights from London to OR Tambo: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to OR Tambo 
GerhardFlew with British Airways
LHR
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JNB
Apr 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 Airways
LHR
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JNB
Dec 2023
Leave at least an hour for luggage to arrive at JNB.

FAQs for booking London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • How do I get to London Heathrow Airport?

    You can get to London Heathrow Airport by public transport using the Heathrow Express train. Tickets cost between 22 GBP and 25 GBP for a single trip if purchased in advance, or 30 GBP if purchased on board. If you prefer driving, you can park your car in the long term car park. Make sure you book your spot in advance to save on the regular rates.

  • How do I get from Johannesburg OR Tambo airport to the city centre?

    You can travel to the Johannesburg city centre using buses, both public transport and faster transit buses however, it is advised to use a taxi. Metered taxis with yellow taxi lights placed on the roof of cars are available at the taxi rank outside of Arrivals, the trip to the centre is about 30 to 45 minute.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at Johannesburg OR Tambo airport?

    Protea Hotel Transit OR Tambo Airport is a hotel located in the International Terminal, and if you are in transit there is no need to clear customs to access the hotel. You can book day rooms for up to 6 hours or overnight stays. Alternatively, Intercontinental Hotel Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is located 70m from the International Terminal Arrivals, day rooms are available from 9am to 5pm. Southern Sun OR Tambo Airport is 500m from the airport and offers a free shuttle bus service every 15 minutes. City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo Airport is located above Parkade 2 on level 5 and offers day rooms from 8am to 5pm.

  • What services does Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offer for disabled travellers?

    Passengers who need special assistance need to call the airline they’re travelling with to book that service. The Johannesburg OR Tambo airport has disabled parking spaces at all levels of the car park, and the airport is equipped with ramps and lifts. Wheelchairs are available for use, and all restrooms are able to accommodate passengers with disabilities.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R7 835 for a one-way ticket and R10 095 for a return.

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

    On your way to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You’ll be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Johannesburg, British Airways or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Johannesburg are British Airways and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R17 248 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R12 162 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London 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 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 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 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 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 with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R16 959 or less one-way and R13 835 or less round-trip.
  • Airlines offering direct flights from London to Johannesburg are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and South African airlines. They all fly from London Heathrow airport, and they all offer check in luggage allowance of 23kg. You can fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo airport from all London airports, but unless your flight is leaving from London Heathrow airport, it will have at least one stop over.
  • If flying comfortably is important for you, consider choosing Virgin Atlantic or British Airways, as they offer a better leg room, while South African Airlines has average leg room. All three airlines offer on demand video and are equipped with in seat USB outlets.
  • There are three airport lounges at the International Terminal of Johannesburg OR Tambo airport, and two lounges at the domestic terminal, all accessible using pre-paid passes. Bidvest Premier Lounge and Shongololo Premium Lounge in the International terminal both have showers available. Bidvest Premier Lounge is open 24 hours a day, while Shongololo Premium Lounge is open from 6am to 10pm every day.
  • Wi-Fi service is available at Johannesburg OR Tambo airport so you can stay connected free of charge for up to 4 hours or 1 GB, whichever you reach first. You will need to register an email address and phone number as part of the registration process to be able to log in.
  • If you have a bit of free time, head to one of the Observation Decks where you can relax and watch planes take off and land. The Observation Deck at the Domestic Terminal offers a 180-degree view, while the one at the International Terminal is located on the 4th floor at the Northern Wing.

Prefer to fly direct from London 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London

Monday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,Virgin Atlantic

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London 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.
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7,8
RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
8,0Crew
7,9Boarding
6,8Entertainment
7,4Food
7,7Comfort
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KGL - DOH
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

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.

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

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

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

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

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

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

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.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

My schedule flight was rebooking and changed to Chicago, then I did not used the flight from Dulles to Savannah

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

My flight from Krakow was delayed over 2hrs. Since i had connecting flight i was worrying that I will not be able to catch flight from Frankfurt to New York. NO information NO help, no one was able to help and let us know if passengers will be able to catch the next flight. Had to run through entire airport and (2) passports control hoping that maybe still be able to board the plane. When i got to the gate i was informed that plane was waiting for passengers that came from delayed planes. Flight departure an hr late. So i run throu airport almost having a heart attach just to fin out that they knew and they were waiting for us. I was just 5 minutes later after "official" boarding ended and they were still letting passengers in, and flight departure an hr. later.

Club Europe is always lovely. I really enjoy everything about it. One thing that has changed in recent years though, is the swap to Prosecco from Champagne in the lounges. This is really disappointing. I really don’t like Prosecco, and always looked forward to a lovely glass of champagne in the lounge. Is it possible to change back? It does make the whole experience a little more of a luxury experience.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

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