British Airways has sent out a release to the trade that says, from August 16, passenger flights between Johannesburg and London Heathrow will increase to two a week. This frequency will continue up to August 30.

BA57 will depart from London on Thursdays and Saturdays at 21h25 and arrive in Johannesburg at 09h15 the following day.

BA54 will depart from Johannesburg on Wednesdays and Sundays at 21h15, arriving in London Heathrow at 07h20 the following day.

The airline says from August 31, daily services will commence, continuing up to September 27.