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15:00 - 07:10LHR-JNB
15h 10m1 stop
21:45 - 13:35JNB-LHR
16h 50m1 stop
£447Egypt Air
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Tue, 14 May - Wed, 15 May
22:10 - 07:10LHR-JNB
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21:45 - 13:35JNB-LHR
16h 50m1 stop
£454Egypt Air
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Wed, 15 May - Wed, 22 May
18:25 - 15:50LHR-JNB
20h 25m1 stop
17:00 - 16:15JNB-LHR
24h 15m1 stop
£482Kenya Airways
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Wed, 5 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
18:25 - 15:50LHR-JNB
20h 25m1 stop
17:00 - 16:15JNB-LHR
24h 15m1 stop
£490Kenya Airways
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Wed, 29 May - Mon, 24 Jun
21:20 - 13:50LHR-JNB
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16:00 - 06:20JNB-LHR
16h 20m2 stops
£498RwandAir
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Thu, 24 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct
21:20 - 15:00LHR-JNB
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16:00 - 09:05JNB-LHR
18h 05m2 stops
£500RwandAir
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Fri, 10 May - Sun, 12 May
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08:20 - 20:45JNB-LHR
13h 25m1 stop
£547Lufthansa
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08:20 - 07:40JNB-LHR
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06:30 - 21:20LHR-JNB
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18:50 - 16:15JNB-LHR
22h 25m2 stops
£576KLM
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19h 01m1 stop
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Flights from London to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport cost £507 and was between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £690.

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

The average price of all flights from London 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 to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is 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 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 November, where tickets cost £584 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is £919 and £855 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
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 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg found on KAYAK was with SAUDIA for £329. Egypt Air proposed a return connection from £447 and Kenya Airways from £482.

Which airlines fly direct between London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest airline for this route is British Airways, with the best one-way deal found costing £551. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at British Airways.

How many flights are there between London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from London and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 03m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 34 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg take?

Direct flights take on average 11h 00m to travel the 5,630 miles between London and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

What’s the earliest departure time from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 19:05 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 07:15.

What’s the latest departure time from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 22:15 and lands at 10:15.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Low season

June

High season

December

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£277
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Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Luton Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights from London to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Are London Airports (LON) accessible?

    If you are travelling with a disability or have limited mobility, you can request assistance from your airline before you travel. This should be done at least 48 hours in advance. At Heathrow, you can also use the SignLive App if you are deaf which helps you communicate with the staff. Whereas at Gatwick there is a Sensory Room which is a tranquil environment for those with disabilities such as autism. All the airports recognise the Sunflower Lanyard for people with disabilities, with staff trained to recognise the lanyard and act accordingly.

  • If I rent a car at OR Tambo Airport do I need a child seat for my children?

    You must be up-to-date with the laws of the road when hiring a car from JNB. For example, kids under the age of three need to be in a child seat and those under 14 need to wear a seat belt.

  • 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 £348 for a one-way ticket and £561 for a return.

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

    When flying out of London you will be using one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You will be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

  • 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?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with oneworld 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, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Johannesburg are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £613 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £673 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £615 or less one-way and £755 or less round-trip.
  • If you find cheap flights from London to OR Tambo Airport (JNB), Johannesburg, you can opt to sleep at an airport hotel the night before your flight. For example, you can go to the Aerotel at Heathrow Airport (LHR) or the Sofitel at Gatwick Airport (LGW). These hotels are close to the terminal building and offer wake-up calls too.
  • It’s easy to get to London Airports (LON) before you travel. If you’re going from Heathrow Airport, you can get the Heathrow Express from Paddington Train Station in about 15 minutes. To get to Gatwick Airport, you can take the Gatwick Express from Victoria Train Station in around 30 minutes. Stansted Airport (STN) is about 45 minutes from Liverpool Street via the Stansted Express. To get to City Airport (LCY), you can catch the DLR from West Ham in approximately 10 minutes. Alternatively, to go to Luton Airport (LTN), you can get the Thameslink train from St. Pancras International in around a 30 minutes.
  • When you get to Johannesburg Airport (JNB), you can travel to nearby locations quickly by car. For example, you can go to Pretoria in about 37 minutes, Vereeniging in approximately 55 minutes and Potchefstroom in around 1h 45 minutes.
  • 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.
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Direct departures

London to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from London to Johannesburg

 
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1618 reviews
7.2Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.6Comfort
7.3Food
8.4Crew
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

8.0 ExcellentJacob Oluleke, Apr 2024LOS - AMS
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

The food was ok. The crew seemed like they were cranky. I had one guy get mad at me for passing in between the storage area to get to the other toilet. I can understand if it's not allowed but reprimanding me like I'm a student saying "This is the last time!" was not appropriate. During my meal time, there was a French family around me. No problems there but when we usually have meals, they are supposed to put their chair in the upright position. These people did not do it and the steward did not tell them to raise their seat in the upright position. However, I was told to do so! So, me and another person next to me had to eat with the monitor almost touching our faces. Furthermore, a lady in front of me was putting her feet up and preventing another elder passenger from putting her seat back. To make it worse, she was continuously hitting her back into her seat, shaking my monitor while I was watching a movie. A crew member did speak to her about it but then she accused me of pushing her seat forward! The crew member gave me a death stare and told me to stop pushing the seat forward. I did not even touch her seat at all, if I did, she would know it. Her boyfriend also stood up and tried to push her seat even further past the maximum decline to no avail. None of these people were reprimanded but the steward, some bald guy, was extremely friendly with them and did not even try to instruct them to do anything until it was time to land. I resisted the urge to really argue with them because I would have obviously been seen as the aggressor (I have no idea why). I hardly said anything on this flight except "more wine please" and "sorry" if I bumped into someone accidentally. Overall, it was an annoying flight and I had to resist the urge to yell at the steward and the people he was overly friendly with. The happiest moment of this flight was leaving it.

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

All and all pretty good. It’s crowded but that is what flying is all about. But no complaints otherwise.

Well, in my case; the flight was delayed 1 hour, we have to wait in the plane to get green light. And the plane (probably because was a short trip) did not have entertainment or WiFi. No a good experience.

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.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

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

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

The flight was on time and the crew very professional. Everything went as expected and I will use BA again for this trip.

We paid to have overhead carry-on baggage. When we got to the gate we were told that our carry on bags would need to be checked and go below because the flight was full. Notably we were nowhere near the last people to board and about 30 other passengers also had to check their carry-on bags. Other than that the flight was fine.

Very bad plain although I paid A business class ticket I was stuck in a stiff fixed seat without any entertainment or Wi Fi for 5 hours I will never ever book a flight on British airline.

Self check in Kiosk did not recognize that I had prepaid for my luggage. This caused a 40 minute delay even though I had my British Airways email receipt for the prepaid luggage.

Crew were very friendly and helpful. They explained to us in detail the delay in our takeoff due to the storm that rolled in from Belfast and did their best to make up the time. Always great to fly BA!

Staff were very helpful. The free WiFi for messages was also very useful to keep in touch

Crew was more interested on looking at their phones than welcoming passengers during boarding.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

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.

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