British Airways is launching direct flights to Johannesburg on February 12, 2014. To celebrate they are giving 5 people from around the world the chance to race the new A380 superjumbo on the runway in South Africa.
The contest follows on from the British Airways #ManVsPlane Youtube video featuring South Africa Rugby legend Bryan Habana. In the race, Habana goes up against an A380.
Check out the video to see who won:
To Enter: Tell British Airways in 50 words or less in an online entry form, why you should be picked.
The Prize:
- Five lucky winners will get to fly with British Airways from London Heathrow to South Africa in February. Prize includes flight for 1 from London to Johannesburg to Durban and 2 nights hotel in Durban. Winners will also be offered return flights to London Heathrow from their nearest airport gateway
- The runner with the fastest time on race day will win 2 return tickets on one of British Airways’ direct A380 flight. You and a guest could be jetting off to London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong or Johannesburg enjoying the sweet taste of success.
Some Rules:
- Open to people over the age of 18 medically fit to participate in a 200m race
- Must be able to participate in a filmed 200m race on February 4, 2014
- Enter by 11PM GMT on January 20, 2014
A short video about entering the contest:
Find out more and enter for a chance to race the A380 Here.
Curious, you say BA is launching its LHR-JNB A380 flights on February 12th, but I just received a sked change indicating my 744 has been change to anA380 for the 25th of this month. Guess BA is jumping the gun on itself!
David- Interesting! Maybe the scheduling and promotions departments at BA don’t talk to each other.