New low-cost Comair flight routes for East London

British Airways (operated by Comair) has lined up two new routes to East London, the airline announced on Wednesday.

The airline is offering fares starting from R595, including taxes and surcharges. This is “35% lower than fares currently offered on the East London routes”.

Desmond O’Connor, executive head of revenue management at British Airways (operated by Comair) said: “As we expand our schedule and offer more choice, we are pleased to now offer the full-service British Airways experience on these new routes. Furthermore, East London will also be displayed as a destination, as part of British Airways’ global distribution network.

“We anticipate that our new flights will open up more opportunities for corporate and leisure travellers to conduct business or enjoy a welcome break in the beautiful Eastern Cape. We will be offering holiday packages through our tour operating divisions, which we hope will help to rejuvenate domestic tourism to the region.”

When travelling with British Airways (operated by Comair), customers have a choice of business class and economy class.

Bookings open on Wednesday for the new services which start operating on 17 March.

British Airways (operated by Comair) will offer 13 weekly flights between Johannesburg and East London and seven between Cape Town and East London.

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