Norse Atlantic Airways is set to increase its flights from Cape Town to London to four times a week starting in April 2024, making travel more convenient for tourists and business travelers alike. Meanwhile, Air FranceKLM has teamed up with CemAir to improve travel options within South Africa, allowing for easier connections between international and local flights. These changes aim to boost cultural exchange and support local economies by making it easier for people to explore new places. With these developments, the skies are opening up, promising brighter journeys ahead!
Lufthansa has resumed its direct longhaul service connecting Johannesburg and Munich after 19 years. The resumption of flights is expected to stimulate bilateral trade, generate employment and strengthen South Africa’s position within the global aviation network. Munich, as a gateway to approximately 130 global destinations, offers South African travellers ample choices and flexibility, with the scheduled flights departing every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday morning.
The Western Cape Government (WCG) in South Africa is committed to unlocking the full potential of the province’s tourism and hospitality sectors. This mission aims to stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities. One of the key strategies in achieving this goal is to increase the number of flights into the province, particularly from North and West African regions.
Cape Town International Airport has emerged as a crucial contributor to the Western Cape’s economy by attracting international arrivals that contributed over R24 billion in 2022, according to Cape Town Air Access and Wesgro, the Western Cape Tourism, Trade, and Investment Promotion Agency.