LONDON- UK flag carrier British Airways (BA) is set to replace its Airbus A380 service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with the more modern Airbus A350-1000 starting March 30, 2025.
British Airways operates Airbus A380 aircraft on routes connecting London Heathrow (LHR) with multiple international destinations. These cities include Boston (BOS), Dallas-Fort Worth, Johannesburg (JNB), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), San Francisco (SFO), Singapore (SIN), and Washington, DC (IAD).
Photo: MCO AirportBritish Airways A380 Flights
The new flight schedule will maintain the existing route, Ishrion Aviation reported, with
- BA193 departing London Heathrow at 2:55 PM and arriving in Dallas at 6:55 PM.
- The return flight, BA192, will leave Dallas at 9:15 PM, touching down in London at 12:30 PM the following day.
Industry experts and frequent flyers are hailing this change as a significant upgrade for passengers, particularly those in business class.
Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – British Airways, G-XWBA, Airbus A350-1041, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=87549660The A350-1000 boasts state-of-the-art interiors, addressing complaints about the A380’s outdated cabin design. This move is expected to enhance the overall travel experience, with the A350 offering more competitive amenities and comfort levels.
Reliability is another key factor driving this decision. The A350 has demonstrated lower technical issue rates compared to the A380, potentially reducing flight disruptions and improving on-time performance.
There is possibility that some of its A380 deployed on DFW-LHR route goes for refurbishment and heavy maintenance.
The switch to the A350-1000 represents a step up from British Airways’ original plan to operate the route with a Boeing 777-200.
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Photo: By Krzysztof Kaczala – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29034374Double Daily to Johannesburg
British Airways is set to boost capacity on its London Heathrow to Johannesburg route during the Northern summer 2025 season. The airline will introduce a second daily Airbus A380 service, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER currently operating on this route.
Starting June 1, 2025, flight BA057 departing from London will utilize the A380 aircraft. This change marks a significant increase in seat availability for passengers traveling between these two major cities.
The updated schedule for the London-Johannesburg route will feature two A380 flights daily. BA055 will depart London Heathrow at 19:05, arriving in Johannesburg at 07:15 the following day. The new A380 service, BA057, will leave London at 21:25, reaching Johannesburg at 09:25 the next morning.
For the return journeys, BA056 will depart Johannesburg at 19:20, landing in London at 05:30 the next day. BA054 will take off from Johannesburg at 21:05, arriving in London at 07:25 the following morning.
London-based carrier has a fleet of 12 Airbus A380 aircraft with average age of 10.5 years.
British Airways operates approximately seven to eight A380 departures daily from London Heathrow, which ranks as the world’s third-largest airport for widebody aircraft.
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