Originally Posted by
nicolewsd
First time to SA, flying all on one BA ticket with a carry-on and a checked bag. LHR to PLZ, connecting through JNB landing @ 6am on a Wednesday with a carry-on and checked bag. I have 3 choices of departure times for said connection: 08:10 or 11:10 or 13:15 which one would be best? BA says I can do the 8:10 but not sure if that's realistic but don't want to be stuck in the airport for ever. I also have the option of 2 later BA flights into JNB, landing @ 07:05 or 09:15.
Also never got a bag wrapped before. If I'm just packing clothes, nothing special other than it being a new suitcase, should I get my bag wrapped? If so do I do it at LHR or JNB since I go through customs?
Finally does having wheelchair assistance make anything go faster? Sometimes they cut the lines. My friend would like to know for her (same flights but different day.)
Take the 8am, if you miss it you'll be out on the 11am. I never wrap my bags, some swear by it. Up to you.