Cape Town International Airport is booming, with air cargo trade jumping by 25%! This growth makes the airport a key player in global trade, thanks to more international flights and rising online shopping. Local leaders believe this surge will create jobs and boost the economy, with plans to transport even more goods in the coming years. As Cape Town’s rich history meets modern innovation, the airport shines as a symbol of the city’s bright future in global connectivity.
A power outage at Cape Town International Airport caused chaos as air travel was halted for several hours. The interruption affected essential services, leaving stranded aircraft and redirecting flights to alternative airports. Despite the inconvenience, airport staff and airlines worked tirelessly to manage the crisis and ensure passenger safety.
Cape Town International Airport has achieved an unprecedented performance, with 317,000 travelers in December 2021, infusing almost R1.9 billion in direct expenditure into the local economy. This achievement has fortified the financial position of Western Cape and has become a pipeline for economic progress, creating opportunities and securing jobs. CTIA’s joint project, Cape Town Air Access, played a pivotal role in attracting flights to the region and boosting tourism, leading to positive knockon effects on job opportunities and economic possibilities for the province.
Cape Town International Airport has achieved the impressive feat of ranking third globally in the latest AirHelp Score for 2023, based on punctuality and customer feedback. AirHelp evaluated 4,000 airports and surveyed 15,800 travelers across 58 countries to determine the rankings. The airport’s achievement speaks to its dedication to meeting travelers’ needs and efficient management of numerous flights landing and taking off daily.
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.
