British Airways to compete with Air Tanzania on Dar to London flights that both airlines plan for 2027

British Airways will launch direct flights from London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar starting May 29, 2027, operating three times a week. Fares start at £849 return, including taxes and fees. This initiative is part of a broader summer network expansion for the airline, which also includes increased capacity to Latin America. The planning officer emphasized the significance of these two destinations for tourism in Tanzania.