Local News - South Africa
Local news and information for passengers travelling domestically, regionally and to London and beyond on Britih Airways.
Johannesburg Arrivals Lounge Closed
The Arrivals Lounge in Johannesburg for British Airways premium passengers will close on Wednesday 20 May 2009. We regret any inconvenience caused to our customers.
The British Airways Departure Lounge will remain open however, with a capacity of hosting up to 243 people in separate First and Club lounges.
For more information on our Departure Lounge, click here.
New Visa requirements for South African nationals visiting the United Kingdom
With effect from Tuesday 03 March 2009, all South African nationals without evidence of previous travel to the UK in their current passport will require a visa in order to visit or transit the United Kingdom. South African nationals whose current passport contains evidence of previous travel to the UK will be exempt from requiring a visa until mid-2009.
Temporary passport holders
The United Kingdom no longer accept passengers travelling on a South African temporary passport, please ensure that you obtain a valid passport when travelling to or transiting through the United Kingdom.