Cape Town Air Access (CTAA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMI Airport).
The agreement, signed for a two-year period, will see CTAA assist KMI Airport in developing its air route network while promoting the airport to an international market.
It will also improve connectivity between Cape Town and Nelspruit.
“According to data from air intelligence firm OAG, KMI Airport saw a 1% increase in passenger traffic in 2018 with a total 284 202 passengers travelling through the airport and 60 000 passengers flying between Cape Town and KMI Airport annually. With the assistance of Cape Town Air Access, we believe we can further grow the potential that South Africa and Mpumalanga have to offer, both to locals as well as international business and tourism visitors,” said Marius Nel, CEO of KMI Airport.
The privately owned airport is the official international port of entry into Mpumalanga.
According to Tim Harris, Wesgro CEO, growing air connectivity in and out of the Western Cape has been a collaborative approach.
“Using a similar model with other regions within South Africa will not only contribute growth to their region but will also enhance our offering,” he said.
The CTAA is also advising the Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber of Commerce on route development and network improvement to Port Elizabeth.
