Premium Economy offers 18 cm extra legroom, enhancing comfort on long flights.
BA's professional cabin crew ensure attentive service, even in economy class.

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| Low season | January |
|---|---|
| High season | December |
| Cheapest flight | £227 |
Direct departures
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
Direct returns
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
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.
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.
We had seats between the bathroom and a screaming baby, and did not have enough room to lay my head down on the tray table. Not ideal.
Very nice crew and great food. Easy to board just wish the flight could be shorter or seats more comfortable or more room to walk around when you get cramps in your legs from sitting so long. Crew was great and attentive and really was good food.
Everything was fairly easy just hard when you get to Heathrow not know your Gate number until an hour before but otherwise really everything great. Did not get my texts in time though to do me any good but that is why I still like everything the old fashioned way and print everything out.
They lived up to the Swiss reputation of excellent operation in all aspects. Zurich is a great place to make connections to other parts of Europe.
My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints
Everything was smooth and great. I didnt like that they talk so much on the interphone during the flight.
Well it was a 2h delay flight so that said it all. With very little if any information. Boarding took for ever with long waits at the terminal and then in the finger. To top it off and increase the delay we had to take a bus in Zurich. A trip to forget
horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco
The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.
I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe
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
Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated
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.
A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.
Food is too little (in volume) and too spicy.. There are no snacks in the back of the plane in between meals.
The crew was very professional, no food was served. The flight was delayed which impacted my connection at Frankfurt to Chicago… It was very stressful because it was out of my control. Had I missed my connection, it would have been extremely disruptive and inconvenient as I would have had to make other arrangements to fly to the United States.
we were able to make it to the connecting flight in Frankfurt to Copenhagen thanks to Lufthansa crew. The ground crew was waiting at the gate and received us and took us through special runway entrance and immigration check. We were on the plane at 10-09 am for 10-10 departure. Thanks to Andre and the other lady for mission impossible :)
You cancel my flight in the morming and I have only one hour for my transit for Cluj this is not too much
Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.
It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London
Actual flight was smooth but we were delayed 70 minutes. Were promised to make it up to us but were given no refreshments
Boarding was unorganised. The flight was very uncomfortable, the temperature was far too high. On requests to lower it nothing changed.
Amazing! The food was great! Best airline meal ever. The crew was so nice and pleasant.
Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.
Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.
Overall, it was basically good. No serious complaints on my end.
The leg from Portland to Heathrow was great for a business class ticket. The BA leg from Heathrow to Lisbon was terrible. Basically coach seating with an empty seat between you and next passenger. Absolutely no leg room. Should not have been charged for business class and it was a 3 hour flight.
The aircraft was okay and the crew were friendly, but the seat space felt too tight and the food could be better. Overall, nice service but room for improvement.
The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.
It is a wonderful airline. The cabin crews were friendly and the food as well as the service the were excellent.
Good but could be better for comfort and entertainment aspect
Overall it was not a pleasant experience, I was given the middle seat even though I asked for a change they didn’t honor
No WiFi working on either flight. No leg room at all, the seat in front of me left dents in my knees. If I put the tray down, it was so low it was propped up by my knees. (I’m only 182.9 cm) I’m usually cool on planes, but the planes were both hot during taxi and take-off.
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