Wesgro confirms expanded Cape Town services by Kenya Airways, TAAG and Air Mauritius

8 February, 2018

Western Cape and Cape Town's Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Wesgro) confirmed (05-Feb-2018) the following operational changes, which are expected to support the Cape Town Air Access initiative:

  • Kenya Airways: Increase Nairobi-Livingstone-Cape Town frequency from three to four times weekly, effective 25-Mar-2018. Commence three times weekly Nairobi-Cape Town service on 06-Jun-2018;
  • TAAG: Increase Luanda-Cape Town frequency from three to four times weekly with Boeing 777-300 equipment, effective 25-Mar-2018;
  • Air Mauritius: Deploy A340-300 equipment on Mauritius-Cape Town service, effective 28-Mar-2018.

Wesgro stated: "This not only demonstrates the continued confidence in our city and province as a business and tourism destination, but also positions our region well for future trade and investment from our African counterparts". [more - original PR]