Virgin Atlantic is set to introduce a new seasonal service to Cape Town, South Africa from London Heathrow just in time for sunseekers to escape the UK winter.
It said the Cape Town route will complement its existing daily service to Johannesburg and will be on sale from February 18th.
“We’re delighted to be flying to Cape Town again – we are expecting a high proportion of leisure travellers on this route taking advantage of the winter sun, the safaris and of course, the world-famous wine region,” said Virgin Atlantic chief commercial officer Juha Jarvinen.
The airline claimed that several travellers had been in touch on social media calling for a return for the Cape Town route.
“The airline has answered the call,” it said.
Western Cape minister of finance and economic opportunities David Maynier said the province welcome the announcement of the new route between London Heathrow to Cape Town so that more people can experience the best that Cape Town and the Western Cape have to offer.
“Once again Air Access has proved that expanding air connectivity can expand opportunity for people, and expanding opportunity for people, can give hope to people by creating jobs in the Western Cape,” he said.
Cape Town Air Access said the increased air access will make a significant impact on jobs and growth as 3,000 jobs are supported by each regularly scheduled long-haul flight.
“For every 10% increase in passenger numbers the regional economy grows by 2%,” it said.
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