British Airways is increasing capacity between London and Nairobi by introducing a Boeing 747-400, adding 784 seats a week on the route.
The larger aircraft will operate during the busy four-month period from July 1 until October 29, after which the service will revert to a Boeing 777 ER.
British Airways commercial manager for South and East Africa, Edward Frost said additional capacity, and overnight schedule should be good news for leisure and business travelers alike.
“Morning arrivals in London mean that you don’t waste any time on your holiday and business trip. The schedule also allows for convenient transfer times to onward flights particularly to North America.” he said.
The airline is also offering a two-week special fare to London starting from US$1 115 in World Traveler (economy) a discount of 20%.
The special fare also extends to US destinations, including New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, with some fares reduced by as much as 50%.
The offer extends to the premium cabins with fares in Club World starting from US$2 985 to London.
The World Traveler specials are available for booking immediately and run until 19 April for travel between now and October 31.


