British Airways fleet information

The British Airways fleet comprises of 15 aircraft in total – ten Boeing 737-200’s, three 737-300’s and two 737-400’s.

Boeing 737-200

Boeing 737-300

Three Boeing 737-300 aircraft were acquired from Qantas Airways, and delivered in August, September and October 2003 as a part of the ongoing fleet replacement strategy.  The financing for the stage 3 noise compliant aircraft was arranged with Investec Bank.

The forward-looking 737-300 offers more seats, better performance and fuel economy, thus assisting us in reducing the exposure to fuel price fluctuations.

The 116-seater Boeing 737-300 offers a multitude of operator advantages beyond simply improving range and saving fuel. Environmental benefits include reduced noise on takeoff and landing, decreased engine emissions in flight and reduced engine maintenance requirements.   The aircraft also offers digital technology on the flight deck. These electronics systems provide concise flight information and reduce the crew’s workload when landing the aircraft in bad weather.

The aircraft also offers roomy interiors, large overhead stowage bins for carry-on baggage, leather seats throughout the cabin and a total useable cargo volume of 30,2³ with the freight hold being accessible from the ground.

Boeing 737-400

The Boeing 737-400 aircraft were acquired from British Airways Plc. and financed through an operating lease with SAFAIR, part of the Imperial Group. SAFAIR will also provide full maintenance support for the aircraft.

The Boeing 737-200 aircraft are being phased out to make way for the newer, more fuel efficient Boeing 737-400s, which are also more environmentally friendly due to their quieter new technology engines.  Apart from noise level benefits, the aircraft are more spacious and have additional overhead stowage capacity as well as leather seats throughout the cabin.  The fuel efficiency reduces British Airways Comair’s exposure to oil price and exchange rate volatility.

British Airways Comair pilots underwent cross-training for the 737-400 at the company’s local flight simulator, which was commissioned in 2002 and has resulted in significant cost saving through local pilot training.