On February 5, Acsa is expected to release its 2025 aircraft and passenger figures, which should provide a clearer picture of whether South Africas international air connectivity has returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Travel News spoke to industry stakeholders and aviation experts to explore the trades perspective on how airlift is faring and whether our capacity on international routes has been restored.
While the experts agree that South Africas direct international connectivity is trending upwards, they warn that the landscape has changed. Driven by shifting demand and SAAs reduced international market share, the distribution of flights across the country's three primary gateways has undergone a fundamental shift.
