Air Portugal to fly direct from Lisbon to Cape Town Posted by Anita Froneman on 24 April 2020 Portugese national carrier, Transportes Aéreos Portugueses (TAP) Air Portugal, has announced a new direct flight route between Lisbon and Cape Town that is due to launch 12 November, 2020. The flights are seasonal and will run until the end of March 2021, According to IOL. ‘These past few weeks have been surreal. We’ve watched the world close down in an attempt limit the spread of this devastating virus to which sadly, none of us are immune,’ said Deon Cloete, general manager of Cape Town International Airport. ‘The announcement by TAP Airlines could not have come at a better time. It’s instilled some much needed hope into the aviation industry. Their commitment is a clear demonstration of confidence in our destination and travel. As the team at Cape Town International Airport, we will be sure to be ready for their inaugural flight later this year and we look forward to welcoming them to the city,’ Cloete added. TAP also offers connecting flights to destinations currently not available from Cape Town, including to Southern Europe and South America. ‘Excited to confirm this new direct flight’, said James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management on Twitter. ‘Connectivity forms part of our strategy to connect Cape Town with key destinations in Africa and globally to stimulate travel and trade.’ Image: Twitter Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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