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Operations at Cape Town International Airport continued without disruption after a fuel leak involving an aircraft raised concern during the busy Easter travel period, Cape {town} Etc reports.

The incident took place on Sunday morning at around 11am on the airside of the airport, prompting an immediate response from emergency teams.

Authorities confirmed that the situation was quickly brought under control, with the affected area secured in line with standard safety protocols.

‘Airports Company South Africa confirms that an airside ground handling incident occurred at Cape Town International Airport,’ ACSA said.

‘The incident was immediately addressed by airport response teams, and the area was secured in accordance with standard airside safety procedures. Operations at the airport remain unaffected.’

No injuries or fatalities were reported, and officials stressed that passenger safety was not compromised at any point.

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ACSA has advised travellers to stay updated on flight information using its mobile app, particularly as increased passenger movement continues following the Easter break.

The incident comes not long after international travel disruptions impacted South African airports, when conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran led to temporary airspace closures across parts of the Middle East.

At the time, several flights were cancelled across major airports, including OR Tambo, Cape Town International and King Shaka International, affecting both departures and arrivals.

Airlines operating through key Gulf hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi were among those impacted, highlighting the knock-on effects global events can have on local travel.

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