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Well so i found a cheap BA local flight from JNB to CPT and want to know what the cabin looks like inside? and what are the best seats seeing as though it is only my father and i?

Any proper seat diagrams?

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Peder
 
If it's on one of BA's aircraft (as in not Kulula), you should be ok. The one time I flew to CT on one of their newer 737s, I noticed that Economy had more leg room than SAA, and obvious more than the low-cost operators.

I don't think they operate the -200s anymore, come to think of it, except maybe on the Kulula flights.

B
 
Cabins are nice enough - you're only going to be in there for a couple of hours anyway, right?

Woolies does their meals now so that's one giant leap ahead of SAA.
 
my dad is difficult lol :)

But i am rather looking forward to it.

I just couldn't make out if it is the 737-400 or 737-300

Peder
 
Okay,

Firstly, Since BA is Comair, and Comair is Kulula you are probably on a Kulula flight since they codeshare.

Second, Give me your flight number and I'll tell you exactly what plane is listed on their system for that flight from their inventory. Of course it could change if there's a mechanical problem or whatever.
 
BA was my favourite local airline - but haven't flown them in about 5 years.... only airline where I could fit my legs in :(
 
rurapente said:
Okay,

Firstly, Since BA is Comair, and Comair is Kulula you are probably on a Kulula flight since they codeshare.

Second, Give me your flight number and I'll tell you exactly what plane is listed on their system for that flight from their inventory. Of course it could change if there's a mechanical problem or whatever.
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i doubt i will be on a kulula flight...

Cause on kulula they don't serve food complimentary whereas on BA they do.

Peder
 
Any seat on BA is nice.

Ones at the emergency exit always have the most legroom, but you should be fine even if you don't get one there.
 
I had no problem with two recent BA flights (one to Durban and one to JHB)

Woolies food was great!

You can even go online to book a specific seat (they would show the seats that's still available, I would suggest an isle seat for your dad)

British Airways seat booking
From 7 October 2009, British Airways is launching a new service to give more customers more control over their seating choice. Nearly all passengers will now be able to choose their seats before checking in. This will continue to be free for some passengers, whilst others will pay for this service. All passengers who have not chosen their seats in advance will be able to choose from the remaining available seats for free when they check in.

More information
British Airways will continue to offer customers the option to choose their seats for free when they check in. Checking in on on the BA website provides the earliest opportunity to do this. As customers often ask to request specific seats before checking in, BA have changed our policy to allow them to do so, for a fee. Customers can choose seats from the time they book up to 24 hours in advance of travel at the following costs:
- Euro Traveller (economy in Europe) and Domestic flights will pay £10 per person per sector
- Club Europe (business class in Europe), World Traveller, and World Traveller Plus (economy and premium economy long haul) passengers will pay £20 per person per sector
- Club World (business class long haul) passengers will pay £60 per person per sector
- First passengers can choose their seat free of charge at any time

Passengers wishing to book an exit row seat in World Traveller and World Traveller Plus can do so from 10 to 4 days before departure at a cost of £50 per person per sector.

The following customers will continue to be able to choose their seat from the time of booking for free:
- Gold Executive Club members (and oneworld equivalents)
- Customers travelling in First
- Customers with additional needs (this includes those with disabilities or other special requirements)
- Silver Executive Club members (and oneworld equivalents) *
- Customers travelling with infants
- Customers holding a fully flexible ticket booked in J/C/W/Y booking classes*
* Customers can choose a seat for free at time of booking, except exit row seats in World Traveller and World Traveller Plus which can be purchased from 10 to 4 days prior to their flight.

and also

Check in online

By checking in early online you can choose your own seat by using the interactive seating plan showing all the seats available on your chosen flight, from the comfort of your home or office. The ability to check in early will give you more seat choice. Once checked in you can easily collect your boarding pass from the Self Service Check-in kiosk and deposit your bags at the Fast Bag Drop desk, they can be tagged and sent to the aircraft. For even quicker transit through the airport you can use the new Online boarding pass. It's unique to British Airways and very easy to use. Check in for you flight, then print your unique 2-D bar coded pass on plain white A4/letter paper. This replaces the traditional boarding pass issued at the airport. Once at the airport, with your boarding pass in hand head straight for the departure gate. If you have baggage, deposit it at the Fast Bag Drop desk before you reach security. The British Airways Online Check-in is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Online Check-in closes 1 hour before departure and if flying to the US it closes 2 hours before departure.

Self–Service Check–in kiosks

British Airways Self-Service Check-in have been introduced to save you time by enabling you to speed through the airport, so allowing you more time to relax.
 
IMO - british airways, SAA, Mango and Kulula all have **** planes. They are cramped with 6 seats per isle, 3 on either side. Their chairs are two small, if you are above 6ft you may have an uncomfy flight, especially if the person next to you is slightly larger than suitable dimensions.

1time however, imo has the nicest planes, most spacious chairs, and the ability to exit off the rear of the plane is just pure win. Easy on, easy off, 2 seats on one side, 3 on the other. There is definitely more room than the others. MD 83 is the plane, comfy flight as well. Im a regular flier, about 4 times a month - ive tried them all, will stick to 1time.
 
I am quite a big guy and when I fly BA almost all the seats have plenty of space for your legs as well as across.
 
badtrev said:
I am quite a big guy and when I fly BA almost all the seats have plenty of space for your legs as well as across.
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Im 6ft 5, not overweight, just tall and a little broad. My knees ram into the chair in front of me unless i lift them around my ears. My hips fit exactly into the seat with no room to play. my arm literally lies on the arm rest as theres not enough space. If some1 else is fighting me for that arm rest, itll be a very horrible flight. If your knees dont touch the seat in front of you, you arent that big. Being tall is more uncomfy than being short and wide.

But from experience, the most comfy flights are always aboard 1time. Everytime i fly SAA, or BA, or Mango or Kulula, i have a terrible flight. I guess maybe this only works for tall people, ive had the discussion with others onboard, usually tall guys who scramble for emergency just for the leg room, and they tend to agree. this is only domestic flying though, not international.
 
Definitely mango and kulula but on BA have never had a problem - I am 6ft 2.
 
I'm also 6'2 - and the Kulula planes from Lanseria were a nightmare - no leg space at all...
 
Kulula has seen me for the last time. My flight today was delayed 3 hours and trying to find out what was going on was a nightmare. The staff don't know what is going on and they don't try to make up for their mess up. 1time FTW. Very nice planes and great staff.
 
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