“Our flights to Cape Town and Johannesburg continue to be as popular as ever with our customers, so we’re pleased to be able to open up more options in the Southern African region,” said Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Director of Network and Alliances.

Airlink’s CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster described joining the networks of both airlines as a mutually beneficial “marriage”.

“This is an important next step in our partnership with British Airways, which has a phenomenal global reach into the most important markets for our region. The marriage of our two networks will benefit both British Airways’ and Airlink’s customers, giving them even more choice with a wide range of itinerary options and connectivity possibilities,” Foster said.

BA currently operates two daily flights between LHR and JNB with A380 aircraft, two daily flights between LHR and CPT with B777 and A350 aircraft, and three weekly flights between London Gatwick (LGW) and CPT with B777 aircraft.