The long-awaited realignment of Cape Town International Airport’s runway is still a way off, although Acsa has finally published its Permission for the five-year period from April 1, 2015 to March, 31 2020. The realignment will allow the airport to accommodate A380s and is expected to entice more international airlines to fly direct into Cape Town.
After two years of negotiations, this week Acsa announced a 35.5% cut in tariffs. However, the delay in the publication of the regulatory Permission has meant that Acsa has been unable to set accurate medium-term plans for the improvement of its airports.
A spokesperson for Acsa told eTNW: “Acsa is assessing the implication of the Final Permission and will determine an appropriate response.”
Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, says, “This project would enable A380 aircraft, which have greater profit potential, to land at the airport. This would result in increased appetite by international airlines to fly direct into Cape Town.”
