Cape Town International Airport to Receive R21.7 Billion Expansion

Cape Town International Airport, along with other airports in South Africa, is set to undergo a monumental R21.7 billion expansion. The expansion aims to accommodate the growing number of flights and passengers arriving in Cape Town, highlighting its appeal as a global hub. Mayco member for Economic Growth, James Vos, believes that this move will reshape the country's aviation and economic terrain.

Time to spend billions! Since the population of Cape Town is growing at an amazing (sometimes alarming) rate, it makes sense that the iconic public facilities that allow the Mother City to shine should receive a glow-up. Mayco member for Economic Growth , James Vos, said that as of January 1, 2024, Cape Town 's status as a tourism destination had seen a boom in the number of flights landing in the Mother City.

In the bustling month of December (2023) alone, our airport efficiently processed a staggering 317,000 international two-way passengers, with the city welcoming nearly 2.9 million passenger arrivals over the past year, highlighting the growing appeal of Cape Town as a global hub. That's why Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) - along with OR Tambo International Airport and four other airports in South Africa - is getting a monumental R21.7 billion expansion injection. Vos notes via Moneyweb that this momentous move will help reshape the country’s aviation and economic terrain – "an achievement that deserves our applause" he sai

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