The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, congratulates Air Europa on the launch of its inaugural direct flight between Madrid and Johannesburg, marking another important milestone in strengthening South Africa’s global air connectivity.
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“The launch of the route comes as the government continues to implement the Cabinet-endorsed Tourism Route Development Marketing Plan, which seeks to expand direct air access to South Africa through coordinated route development, strategic
destination marketing, and collaboration with provincial partners,” said Minister de Lille.
The Department of Tourism remains committed to improving ease of access, strengthening international airlift, and creating an enabling environment that supports sustained tourism growth, investment, and job creation.
Next month, Brazilian carrier LATAM Airlines will commence three weekly direct flights between São Paulo and Cape Town. Originally planned for September, the airline has accelerated the launch due to increased passenger demand, once again
reflecting growing confidence in South Africa’s tourism market and the strength of travel between Latin America and South Africa.
