Baggage theft and unsolicited approaches from individuals at OR Tambo International Airport JNB have been cited as some of the reasons that travellers prefer Cape Town International Airport CPT as a travel hub over JNB.
According to the latest Tourism Trends report by BDO, CPT is emerging as a preferred gateway for SA outbound travel rather than JNB. Although convenience and long lay overs have been cited as some of the reasons, growing safety and security concerns at JNB are prompting this shift, according to travel agents.
Baggage theftThe reader comment of the week from AJ cited safety as their clients main concern. The number-one reason why our clients don't want to fly via OR Tambo is baggage theft concerns. Whether it's true or not, the perception that it's a theft hub precedes it and OR Tambo urgently needs to do more to resolve this and reassure people, said the comment.
