en.Wedoany.com Reported - Spain's Air Europa has officially launched a direct flight route from Madrid to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, marking the airline's first scheduled service to sub-Saharan Africa, operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed the news.

Jabulane Khambule, Regional General Manager of ACSA Cluster 1, stated that the route reflects confidence in South Africa as a destination for business, tourism, and investment, adding that every new international route strengthens South Africa's connectivity, stimulates economic activity, and supports sustained growth in tourism and trade. ACSA welcomes Air Europa to OR Tambo International Airport and looks forward to a long-term partnership.

The new route operates three times weekly, and in addition to connecting with Spain, it offers seamless links to other destinations in Europe and Latin America via the airline's network. Through commercial agreements between Air Europa and South African carriers Airlink and CemAir, passengers will have convenient access to an extensive regional network across South Africa and southern Africa.

The launch of this route is expected to boost Spanish tourist arrivals to South Africa, helping to increase visitor numbers, strengthen trade relations, expand business opportunities, and further solidify OR Tambo International Airport's position as a major gateway to southern Africa. South African Tourism and other local aviation stakeholders have also welcomed the new route, viewing it as a significant step in expanding South Africa's international aviation network. ACSA stated that as South Africa continues to strengthen its global aviation network, such partnerships will play a vital role in connecting people, unlocking economic opportunities, and supporting sustainable growth across the continent.

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