South Africa's airports are recovering from two years of travel bans and movement restrictions, some much faster than others.
That's because regional airports don't rely as much on business travellers, according to Airports Company South Africa.South Africa's regional airports are recovering quicker than their bigger counterparts as domestic travellers return to the skies while the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic subdue international arrivals.
OR Tambo's total passenger activity has only recovered to 59% of levels seen before the pandemic, while Cape Town International Airport, bolstered by international arrivals, is at 66% of 2019 levels.Regional airports are recovering far quicker, signalling a return to normal movement trends among domestic travellers.