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R8 647 Find Cheap Flights from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R10 096
Typical prices: R13 572-R20 909
Virgin Atlantic
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LHR - JNB • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 647
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LTN - JNB • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from R10 096 (return)
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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Cheapest • Avg R8 659 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 15m (one-way)
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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

Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Jan 5
Virgin Atlantic Logo
19:15 - 8:20
LHR
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JNB
11h 05mdirect
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21:40 - 6:55
JNB
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LHR
11h 15mdirect
R10 096Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 31
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20:50 - 8:50
LHR
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JNB
11h 00mdirect
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15:05 - 5:25
JNB
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LHR
16h 20m
1 stop
R10 179Multiple Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 10:05
LHR
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JNB
11h 05mdirect
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12:20 - 5:25
JNB
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LHR
19h 05m
1 stop
R10 212Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 19
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 10:55
LHR
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JNB
15h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 16:15
JNB
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LHR
16h 00m
1 stop
R10 245Kenya Airways
Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21
Air Algerie Logo
16:00 - 7:45
STN
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JNB
14h 45m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
20:45 - 13:30
JNB
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STN
17h 45m
1 stop
R10 656Air Algerie
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 9
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20:25 - 6:40
LHR
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JNB
33h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 22:40
JNB
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LHR
14h 55m
1 stop
R11 019Lufthansa
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4
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10:00 - 3:55
LGW
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JNB
15h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:40
JNB
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LGW
17h 10m
1 stop
R11 035Ethiopian Air
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:10 - 3:55
LGW
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JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 6:20
JNB
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LGW
16h 50m
1 stop
R11 348Ethiopian Air
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Jan 28
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17:45 - 10:00
LCY
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JNB
14h 15m
1 stop
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20:40 - 8:40
JNB
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LCY
14h 00m
1 stop
R12 880SWISS
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 15
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18:00 - 9:20
LCY
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JNB
14h 20m
1 stop
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19:20 - 8:40
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14h 20m
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R13 292SWISS
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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 December.

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 R13 833 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, Thursday 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 February, where tickets cost R12 946 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R19 864 and R19 765 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R15 988 on average.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR8 647
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (34% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Luton 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.
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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 R8 647 for a one-way ticket and R10 096 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 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 870 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 589 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 R12 790 or less one-way and R15 227 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London 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
RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
6,8Entertainment
7,9Boarding
7,4Food
8,0Crew
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
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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.

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

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

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

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.

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

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

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

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.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

Very good airline. There is still some room for improvement but overall I’m happy

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

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.

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.

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

Am Wowed I did not ever thought African has such an amazing airline before.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The crew were excellent, smiling and kind. The seats were good for economy though my seat back got a bit sticky from getting out of the reclining position. The food was good for a Kosher meal, better than usual. Entertainment was okay, but there was no Wi-fi available the entire flight. Overall the flight was fine for an overnight flight. The flight attendant in my section was absolutely delightful.

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.

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

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.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

Staff are really not attentive. Seem rather disinterested in attending to the customers in general.

I did not like that they failed to put my luggage on my connecting flight to Athens. I was promised it would be located and delivered within 2 days but later told there was no information on its location. This caused me to have unplanned for expenses because I then had to purchase new clothing to wear on my vacation. I did not receive my luggage until my return flight home. I will not be traveling with them again.

The flight was smooth and on time. Check-in and boarding was very efficient. The flight was very comfortable and there was good entertainment and food on offer.

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

old seat need to go! outdated and uncomfortable. I waited 40 minutes for my bag

Flight on time. Food was poor - low quality and hard to eat due to poor layout

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Struggled with boarding pass on my iPhone.Suggest taking a printed copy. We sat upper deck at the rear on right hand side and best Economy flight in years. Bins below the windows made a massive difference for storage etc. inflight entertainment played up for a few pax but we were fine. Crew were first rate. Overall an excellent flight

They ran out of starter options but the alternative was okay. Just disappointed

Staff was wonderful. There was no breakfast because a cooling system had not been repaired. My luggage didn’t make it on the plane in London, so I had to wait to have my luggage delivered. I’m a long ways from home to be without items in my bag. We have to wait to be reimbursed for costs

The flight boarded two hours late and then we had an hour sitting in the aircraft before take off. Tempers got hot The actual flight was fine and the food was really tasty. Because we landed more than 3 hours late, I missed my connecting flight. No connecting flight for the rest of the day and had to sleep over. There was absolutely no support from BA on the other side. Nothing

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