Planning a holiday later this year? Here's a list of new airlines flying out of OR Tambo to new destinations

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After hitting low levels during the Covid-19 outbreak which saw planes grounded around the world, Acsa says airports are experiencing a steady recovery in passenger volumes..

OR Tambo international airport has had some positive developments with a few new routes added and new airlines joining the airportIf you are taking an Easter break or planning an overseas trip later this year, there are now more airlines flying from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport and new destinations you can visit.

Briefing the media recently, OR Tambo regional manager Jabulani Khambule said passenger volumes had picked up after hitting a low during the Covid-19 outbreak, which saw planes grounded at airports in many countries three years ago. “Both domestic and international passenger volumes and aircraft movements at the airport are steadily recovering to pre-pandemic levels, following a boost over the festive season and a strong start to the year.

“Domestic passenger volumes at ORTIA totalled 720,816 in February this year, which reflects a 77% recovery rate when compared to the same month in 2019. It is slightly down from January when domestic passenger volumes totalled 731,188 and December last year which saw a total volume of 837,611 domestic passengers .”

Khambule said in February, international travel achieved a 72% recovery rate compared to the same month in 2019.

 

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