Would Durban be viable? [starts 29th Oct 2018, 3 x weekly, 787-8]
May 8, 2018, 2:50 am
#31
Join Date: Aug 2013
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BA LHR-DUR confirmed! Starting October 29th, three times per week, on a B787-8. Flight times are currently scheduled as:
- LHR-DUR: 1545 departure, 0535 arrival (Mon/Thurs/Sat)
- DUR-LHR: 0735 departure, 1745 arrival (Tues/Fri/Sun)
I imagine some will moan about the daytime return but this is obviously more fleet efficient than the JNB/CPT schedules and hopefully proves sustainable.
I spent some time in Durban and the Midlands / KwaZulu Natal (the surrounding region) last year and it was truly fantastic. I’d highly recommend a trip down there. ^
Here’s the official press release: http://mediacentre.britishairways.co...?ref=HeroStory
(Have also pinged a note to the mods to update the thread title now it’s confirmed.)
May 8, 2018, 3:25 am
#32
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Not great timings, the LHR-DUR flight with the 2-hour time difference will be 03:35 UK time, I wounder if they will be waking people up for breakfast at 01:35 UK time
At least immigration at Durban is quiet, and it only has 4/5 international flights/day, and none are that early in the morning
At least immigration at Durban is quiet, and it only has 4/5 international flights/day, and none are that early in the morning
May 8, 2018, 3:38 am
#34
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I feel that the addition of this route has really shown BA's investment (even if subsidised in some way) to South Africa. For me this is quite exciting, and I hope this extends to other African cities as economies improve (personally hoping for Entebbe, Harare and Windhoek - though this is for purely selfish reasons). I also am excited for another non-USA route!
May 8, 2018, 4:00 am
#35
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Quite excited to see this, as Durban is my hometown. Takes me back to seeing friends depart or arrive on BA in Durban.
Must St confess that I do not actually visit that much anymore, but am visiting again in December.
Unfortunately flights already booked, and going via Joburg on BA.
Must St confess that I do not actually visit that much anymore, but am visiting again in December.
Unfortunately flights already booked, and going via Joburg on BA.
May 8, 2018, 4:34 am
#42
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May 8, 2018, 5:16 am
#44
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A local newspaper says booking from tomorrow (Wednesday):
https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/now-yo...ondon-14836369
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https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/now-yo...ondon-14836369
signol
May 8, 2018, 5:20 am
#45
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A local newspaper says booking from tomorrow (Wednesday):
https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/now-yo...ondon-14836369
signol
https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/now-yo...ondon-14836369
signol