Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga announced that Acsa had received R21.7bn (€1bn) to invest in airport infrastructure development at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) over the next five years.
“Before COVID, the airports in South Africa were some of the best in terms of efficiency and safety. During COVID, Acsa deferred airport maintenance… They kept it safe, but cracks started to emerge,” said Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer of FlySafair, highlighting issues such as the breakdown of the baggage sorting system at OR Tambo two days before Christmas last year.
The investment will enhance airport safety, efficiency and the passenger experience through a series of refurbishments.
The refurbishment and expansion of the domestic arrivals terminal at Cape Town will be prioritised, as the airport has experienced surging demand for extra capacity. Acsa is planning a range of expansions at the airport, such as the…
