Emirates will continue to operate its five daily flights into SA, divisional senior vice president cargo, Ram Menen, told FTW. “We can be flexible with our fleet to accommodate any surges in demand.” At the moment, the balance is right, with Emirates SkyCargo having 10 staff members in Johannesburg, and four each in Cape Town and Durban. Menen also holds out high hopes for the prospects for Durban’s new King Shaka Airport, which is scheduled to open in May. “We would expect to move to our new premises at the new cargo terminal at about the same time,” he said. “This airport will definitely help with the growth of business from this region as it brings in current and future growth capacity.”
