British Airways (operated by Comair) has commenced its new route between O.R. Tambo International Airport, and Maputo International Airport, Mozambique.

Johannesburg, 6 May 2013: Today British Airways (operated by Comair) within southern Africa, took its maiden flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, departing at 09:00, to Maputo International Airport, arriving at 10:05.

 

The flight on this route is a short 65-minute trip from O.R. Tambo International Airport. The flight schedule comprises of daily return flights with a double daily service on Tuesdays and Saturdays, which is conveniently timed to enable ease of connectivity for international travellers transferring through O.R Tambo International Airport to Maputo.

 

Customers travelling to and from Maputo will fly in comfort on British Airways' fleet of Boeing 737-300 and 400s, and will have a choice of two cabins, Club (business class) or Traveller (economy class).

 

Shaun Pozyn, Marketing Manager for British Airways says, "We are excited to commence with this new route to Maputo as it allows us to grow our footprint in Africa."

 

British Airways (operated by Comair) provides a premium service, enhancing the entire customer experience. Whether it's for leisure or business, when travelling with British Airways, customers enjoy a seamless travel experience before their flight, in the air and when they reach their destination.

 

Club (business class) customers can check in for their flight at the dedicated Club check-in counters and relax in the departure lounges while waiting for their flight. Onboard, customers receive the highest levels of service synonymous with British Airways, which includes quality food, a selection of premium wines, extra legroom and additional reading material, all in the comfort of a separate cabin.

 

Customers flying in Traveller (economy class) can sit back and relax whilst enjoying complimentary refreshments, appropriate to the time of day. Flying British Airways Traveller provides an upgraded experience at a great value price.

 

"With British Airways it's all about delivering a premium travel experience ensuring our customers arrive at their destination refreshed and relaxed," says Pozyn.

 

For bookings to-and-from Maputo, call the British Airways Contact Centre on 0860 I FLY BA (0860 4 359 22) or +27 (11) 921 0222 or book through your local travel agent. Flights are also available via ba.com, as well as being integrated and available through the kulula.com website.

 

 

About British Airways (operated by Comair)

British Airways, operated by Comair Limited, is a premium, full service airline operating over 400 flights per week in southern Africa which includes Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Harare, Livingstone, Mauritius, Victoria Falls, Windhoek and now Maputo.

 

As a franchise partner of British Airways, Executive Club customers travelling within southern Africa on British Airways operated by Comair, will earn Avios as well as Tier Points.  Avios are earned every time members travel with British Airways or a partner airline as well as when making use of one of the Executive Club partners. Avios can be redeemed for flights as well as for upgrades with British Airways. Members also earn Tier Points through their flight activity which determines their Executive Club status. As members progress through the various tier levels within the Executive Club they are entitled to additional benefits and services.

 

Besides having an extended route network in southern Africa as well as globally, British Airways' route network is further enhanced through its oneworld® alliance partnership.

For more information, visit ba.com.

 

About Comair

Comair Limited, SA's leading aviation company listed on the JSE and proudly local, has been operating successfully in this country for more than six decades with a safety record which is internationally recognised. Since 1996, the company has operated the local and southern African regional services of British Airways. Comair also operates Africa's first low-fare airline, kulula.com, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2011. This adventurous brand has since inception revolutionalised air travel in South Africa by making flying much easier and affordable to customers.

 

For more information on Comair, visit www.comair.co.za

 

Distributed by:

Lindsay van Duuren

Account Manager

Atmosphere Communications

Direct line: 021 469 1563

Switchboard number: 021 461 2117

Cell: 082 863 5385

Email: lindsayc@atmosphere.co.za

On behalf of:

Shaun Pozyn

Marketing Manager

British Airways (operated by Comair)

Direct line: 011 921 0129

Cell: 082 891 4384

Email: Shaun.pozyn@comair.co.za