Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) this week revealed that Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has achieved a ground-breaking milestone by processing more than 10 million passengers over a single financial year.
This is the highest number of regional and international passengers processed since COVID-19.
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According to ACSA’s Cluster 2 Regional General Manager, Mark Maclean, the organisation recorded a steady increase in passenger volumes this year that has consistently surpassed historic passenger volumes.
CTIA achieved this record during the 2023/24 financial year, hitting the 10 million mark by processing over 320 000 passengers in March this year alone – a whopping monthly figure that exceeded projections.
This resurgence in passenger volumes follows a significant influx in activity during the peak season.
A statement released by ACSA says the resurgence indicates a promising trajectory for CTIA’s continued growth and, in light of airlines augmenting flight frequencies as well as a renewed confidence in the Mother City’s appeal, CTIA is preparing to commence with various expansion projects to enhance its infrastructure and facilities.
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The airport’s expansion plans include:
- The construction of a new runway
- Terminal upgrade projects
- Various refurbishment projects
With an emphasis on continued growth and improving airport operations and the passenger experience, Maclean adds that CTIA and its users can expect the rebuild phase to be a long and complex but necessary process.
‘As we continue on the rebuild phase, our priority is to methodically enhance various aspects of airport operations and infrastructure,’ says Maclean.
‘While this complex process will take time, we urge our valued airport users to please exercise patience as we invest to further elevate CTIA for the better. I thank passengers and airport visitors for your continued support.’
Acknowledging the collective effort behind the milestone, ACSA thanked its staff and stakeholders.
‘ACSA extends its gratitude to its dedicated staff and all stakeholders,’ the organisation said in its statement. ‘Their unwavering commitment has been instrumental in fostering CTIA’s position as a premier getaway to the vibrant city of Cape Town.’
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