Originally Posted by
icegirl
Currently planning next years family holiday to Cape Town. I really don't fancy travelling on a tired and tatty 747.
Does BA ever plan to put the A380 to Cape Town and also do they plan to put on day flights?
Otherwise any better alternative routes?
Yep, certainly a tough choice for economy from London.
BA direct in the 747 often touches £1000 over the UK Summer peak. Emirates can come in nearer £700 with decent timings (if kids can take in a layover at midnight local in dubai, being late body clock time, .. making the 1st flight almost a day flight!).
For me, I did the Middle East routing once (in economy) then went back to direct for £200 more ... less variables to go wrong!
Yes its noisy in the 747 (and likely busy), but its fine if you prepare for it.
But at 4 people with, say, a £300 premium it does add up quick!
KLM have a 787 dayflight into CPT arriving 9pm or so. Not sure if its daily. Probably a serious option from UK regions with a KLM connector.