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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 months
‼️‼️Passengers are advised to beware of baggage scams on social media, and syndicates claiming to sell lost/unclaimed baggage from any of our airports. We urge passengers to visit our website at to verify information.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
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Newlyweds who live in Paris, France traveled back home to spend their honeymoon with the @Springboks 💚🇿🇦💛 #LoveLivesHere #Springboks #RugbyWorldCup
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
@hobiproductions @BTS_twt We tweeted earlier today saying we are happy to welcome them.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
@jinsknees @BTS_twt We will happily welcome them.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 months
Mood right now as we wait to welcome the @Springboks 💚💛 Join us from 8PM! #RugbyWorldCup #Springboks 🇿🇦
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
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Cape Town International Airport ranked 3rd BEST Airport in the World! 👏😀 Congratulations to the Cape Town team & their stakeholders who continuously serve with PRIDE! #ACSAllence ✈️ Read more here:
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
WATCH Cape Town International Airport was delighted to welcome Emirates yesterday with the traditional water cannon salute. Please note that we use greywater to ensure sustainability. #airports #aviation #welcomeback #airlines #travel
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
@capetownint has done it again! The airport has won the Best Airport in Africa Award for the sixth consecutive year as well as the Best Airport Staff in Africa Award at the 2021 Skytrax World Airport Awards. #Winners #airports #Skytrax #travel @skytrax_uk
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
8 months
NOTICE: The main runway at Cape Town International Airport will be reopened shortly, following its temporary closure this afternoon due to an aircraft that developed technical issues on the runway. The main runway was closed just after 2pm this afternoon.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
We are so happy to welcome back @SingaporeAir to @capetownint after an absence of 461 days. The airline will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, arriving at 10h30 and departing at 12h45.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
8 months
UPDATE: We are pleased to announce that the main runway has been reopened! ACSA is governed by very stringent international safety and environmental standards therefore the cleanup operation was very critical to ACSA as passenger safety is our main priority.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
Welcome @_austrian to @capetownint We are excited to have you as part of our team. Enjoy your stay!
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 months
We Did It!!! 👏🥳 Cape Town International Airport has won the Airport Achievement Award for Service Excellence at the Civil Aviation Awards hosted by the @OfficialSACAA 🎉🥂👏 #ACSAllence #CapeTown #ILoveCapeTown
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 years
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
4 years
@capetownint is ready to safely welcome and facilitate our international passengers after 7 months of lockdown. We are looking forward to welcoming EK772 as the inaugaral flight. #travel #Airports #aviation @SATSA_WC @CityofCapeTown_ @Wesgro @CapeTown @lovecapetown @capetownmag
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
10 months
UPDATE: We are currently experiencing long waiting times at the airport security points due to staffing constraints. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Passengers are advised to arrive 4 hours earlier for International Departures and 2 hours earlier for Domestic Departure
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
This marks the 3rd year running that @capetownint is voted the Skytrax Best Airport in Africa. Thanks to all passengers for your continued vote of confidence and support.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
Cape Town International Airport proudly welcomes back three international airlines, that returned last week, following the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions. @AirBotswana @flyedelweiss @Westairaviation #airports #Airportscompanysa #airlines #OurCity #lovecapetown #CapeTown
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
We celebrated the arrival of the first nonstop flight between Washington DC, United States, and Cape Town on Friday, and what a special occasion it was! "The US travel market is a growing market and we are pleased about the new @united route connecting Cape Town and Washington DC
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
Welcome back Virgin Atlantic. Their daily direct flight between Heathrow Airport and Cape Town International Airport resumed this morning after an absence of 683 days! #acsa #lovecapetown #capetownairacces #virginatlantic
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
This is a sign of Turkish Airlines continued investment in our destination as we record a significant month on month growth in the number of international travellers visiting our city and province.”
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
10 months
#TaxiStrike Update: Please note that the airport is open and operational. To ensure a smooth travel experience, passengers are advised to arrive 4 hours earlier for international travel and 2 hours earlier for Domestic travel as we are working on a reduced staff complement.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
8 months
UPDATE: We can confirm that the main runway remains closed. To determine the safe use of the runway, a surface friction assessment is currently being conducted and we will advise once the runway is marked safe as passenger safety remains our top priority.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
Welcome back @united . We are pleased to welcome the United team and passengers back to @capetownint earlier than originally scheduled and we look forward to the year-round service, said Mark MacLean- Regional General Manager Cape Town International Airport Cluster. @Airports_ZA
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
5 years
The Skytrax World Airport Awards are the most prestigious and coveted accolades an airport can receive. @capetownint is proud of its achievement and proud to be part of an award winning city. @CityofCT @Wesgro @CapeTownTourism @ewnupdates @WesternCapeGov
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
We warmly welcome @Airbelgium and passengers to our airport at the start of what promises to be a bumper summer season.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
11 months
A beautiful day in Cape Town to welcome @proflightzambia Zambia! Introducing direct flights from Lusaka to Cape Town supports our collective efforts to restore air connectivity into the city," says Mark Maclean, Regional General Manager, Cape Town International Airport.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
We are honoured to receive a plaque from the CityofCT today congratulating us on winning the Skytrax Best Airport in Africa award for the sixth consecutive year! Thank you to @Alderman James Vos and the @CityofCT for this auspicious acknowledgement and continued support.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
8 months
We are pleased to announce that Cape Town International Airport has for the 7th time scooped the prestigious Africa's Leading Airport 2023 accolade at this year’s @WTravelAwards #ACSAllence #CapeTown
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
@capetownint is excited to announce that we’ve received the Skytrax Award for Best Airport in Africa, at a ceremony held tonight in Stockholm. A hearty thanks to all airport staff for their valuable contribution.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
4 years
@capetownint is ready for take off! It’s great to see so many flights on the board again! #excitement #aviation #airlines
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
10 months
#TaxiStrike UPDATE: Passengers are advised that operations are currently normal. Due to a few road closures, passengers are advised to arrive 4 hours earlier for International flights and 2 hours earlier for domestic flights. Follow @CityofCTAlerts for up to date traffic alerts.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
4 years
@capetownint is thrilled with the arrival of @United ’s newest route from New York directly to Cape Town. This new route will strenghten tourism, trade and most importantly socio economic development. #airports #aviation #airlines #FlyNY2CT @Wesgro
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
5 years
@capetownint named Africa's leading Airport for the third year at the @WTravelAwardsES #Aviation #WorldTravelAwards #Excellence #Travel For more information please follow this link:
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
8 months
First wide body landing from @Condor since the main runway was reopened this morning! 👏😀 #ACSAllence Thank you to the Operations team on the ground and all ACSA employees who continue to serve with PRIDE! 🙏 #HappyFriday #30YearsOfACSA
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
The Mother City awaits. #travel #airports #aviation
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
We welcomed back Emirates Airline to Cape Town International Airport today following an absence of 208 days. We are pleased to see more international airlines return, allowing us to provide our passengers with more international destinations from Cape Town International Airport.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
An exciting development is that international passengers will soon experience our new self-service electronic gates when they pass through Immigration. We are ready to welcome new and returning visitors to our airport and region.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
1 year
We bid a safe farewell to the @GiftoftheGivers team that departed our airport on Wednesday to offer relief from the devastating impact the earthquake had on both Turkey and Syria earlier this week. Our thoughts are with the people of Turkey and Syria.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
5 years
Getting a tour of the International Arrivals area, soon to be changed into a modern terminal. @capetownint looking forward to the new developments. @bevschafer @VosJames @CityofCT @lovecapetown @Wesgro @WesternCapeGov
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
Cape Town International Airport welcomed back @Lufthansa We look forward to increased frequency and are excited for the return of the rest of our international carriers from more destinations #airports #airlines #CapeTown #AirportCompanySouthAfrica #aviationlovers #airportlife
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
@Scilla__X #Justkidding We will happily welcome BTS should they come to our shores.
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Cape Town Airport
2 years
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
@capetownint celebrates the arrival of @cathaypacific . The terminal is abuzz with festivities. Welcome to Cape Town, we are excited to have you here. @CityofCT @WesternCapeGov @CapeTownTourism @Wesgro
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Cape Town Airport
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
10 months
Safe Traffic Routes: Passengers who require urgent assistance with safe alternate routes to and from the airport can contact Law enforcement on: 021 444 7862 / 78604
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
We officially welcomed back Air Mauritius this week! Air Mauritius will now operate twice per week on Tuesday and Sunday with just under approximately 6 hours of flying time between destinations #capetowninternationalairport #acsa #lovecapetown #capetownairaccess #airmauritius
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
@cathaypacific has landed @capetownint . A hearty welcome! All the best with your route into the Mother City! We are excited to have you here. @Wesgro @WesternCapeGov @CapeTownTourism @CityofCT
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
1 year
ACSA is proud to announce that @capetownint & @kingshakaint were both recognized at the Skytrax World Airport Awards. Additionally, the @InterConHotels at @ortambo_int scooped up the Best Airport Hotel in Africa. #ACSAllence
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
All airlines must amend schedules to ensure that the curfew is taken into consideration for both domestic and international flights under the amended Lockdown Level 3 regulations. @MbalulaFikile @Dotransport
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 years
Congratulations to our award winning sister airports @kingshakaint in 2nd place @ortambo_int in 3rd place.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 months
A special welcome to the @CapeTownAirAccess Team, who have just been in Istanbul to receive the Destination Marketing Award for the second year in a row at World Routes.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
4 years
Foreign nationals from high risk countries will not be allowed to disembark the aircraft. Inbound crew will be screened and quarantined. South African citizens returning from high-risk countries will be clinically assessed and immediately quarantined. #ProtectUProtectUs
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
8 years
#Skytrax Thank you to all who voted for us. We're delighted to receive these awards!
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
4 years
Air travellers voted @capetownint the Best Airport in Africa. This is the fifth consecutive year that Cape Town International Airport secured this award and the airport has over the past several years been recognised on multiple occasions in the awards. @Wesgro #Skytrax #Airport
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
1 year
@abelmike Good day, thank you for sharing your feedback while traveling through our airport. Please be advised that Operations Management is aware and notes that there was a technical occurrence with the Egates passport control, we apologise for any delays experienced. Kind regards, LM
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
4 years
Today is a very important milestone, not only for our airport but also for our city and country. @capetownint welcomed our first scheduled commercial international flight under Lockdown Level 1. @CityofCT @capetownmag @CapeTalk @SATSA_WC
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 months
🚨Important Travel Advisory to consider when traveling from Cape Town International Airport as a tourist visiting South Africa.
@RussLamberti
Russell Lamberti
7 months
Perhaps this can save a life🧵 Cape Town is a splendid place to tour - when done right. Concerningly, misinformed tourists are placed in grave danger when guided by Google Maps and perhaps other apps through highly dangerous areas. The quoted story is far too common.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 years
Please be advised that NO flights have been cancelled to or from @capetownint . @enews @KFMza @GoodHopeFM @CapeTalk @Heart1049FM
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
4 years
We can assure the flying public that our airports have been deep cleaned and sanitised during the period of travel restrictions and we will continue to prioritise the health and safety of airport users.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
1 year
All of our airports are open and fully operational. To remain updated, please follow the conversation via our social media platforms and the ACSA mobile app to receive push notifications. #NationalShutdown #ACSAllence
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 years
@capetownint has been voted Africa's Leading Airport at the @WTravelAwards in Kigali, Rwanda last night:
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
@capetownint has received Africa's Leading Airport Award at the World Travel Awards 2018 last night. Thank you to all staff, stakeholders, partners and users for their vote of confidence.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
Airports Company South Africa's International Airports have received 4-star rankings for on-time performance globally. This one is for you South Africa. @ortambo_int @kingshakaint @capetownint @Airports_ZA @OAG_Aviation #Airports #OnTimePerformance #aviation
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
Arrival of @weflyjoon to @capetownint . Welcome!
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
Travellers continue to be offered a growing number of international destinations from Cape Town and we are particularly pleased that more airlines are choosing to operate throughout the year. #travel #airports @united #mycapetownairport
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
4 years
Tourism remains a key enabler of growth and @capetownint is ready to safely welcome visitors to @lovecapetown
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
@capetownint wish to congratulate our sister airport @kingshakaint for receiving the Skytrax Award for Best Regional Airport in Africa. We are proud of you.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 years
Welcome back @eidelweiss to Cape Town International Airport.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
A great first departure celebration was had @capetownint . @cathaypacific we look forward to seeing you soon. Enjoy your return journey.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
9 years
ttot #Boamistura #streetart #capetown We love this picture taken by Mzansigirl: “We all share roots” http://t.co/d8RRpf3Xhd
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
To @capetownint 's regional partners thank you for the continued support and commitment. We are proud to be part of this award-winning City. Looking forward to achieving more accolades together. Yet another win for Cape Town that we all should be proud of.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
Share your great free Wi-Fi experience at one of our airports and stand a chance to win 1 of 9 Ipads! Follow all our pages, share your story and tag 9 of your friends! Click on the link for terms and conditions for this competition: #AirportsFreeWiFi
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
@capetownint is delighted to be named Africa's Leading Airport for the fifth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards. @WTravelAwards #Airports #CapeTown #aviation #travel
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
@capetownint celebrates another achievement. Africa's leading airport for the second year running. Thank you to all our valued partners. We are proud to be part of a winning city. @CityofCT @Wesgro @WesternCapeGov @CapeTownTourism @SATourismCo
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
5 years
@capetownint is proud to announce that we've scooped the Best Airport in Africa Skytrax award for the 4th year running. Thanks to all staff who forms part of our value chain. You have done it again.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
Andile Nomlala from @BMFNational has been working closely with @Airports_ZA to entrench Enterprise and Supplier Development for the previously disadvantaged.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
2 years
Airports Company South Africa is pleased to announce that our airports have yet again received certification from Airports Council International (ACI) on the Airport Health Accreditation programme. #travel #airports #aviation
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
4 years
For your convenience Parkade 2, all Shade parking areas and Longstay parking is open @capetownint . We are excited to see you again.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
1 year
ACSA welcomed new airlines and routes. Among these new airlines are @Airbelgium , @AirMauritiusSA , @united and @Delta . Currently, 21 international and five domestic carriers operate to the airport. #ACSAllence
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
3 years
Have a Legendary Trip, from all of us at Spur! Pop in for a mouth-watering meal to kickstart your next adventure – breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we’ve got you covered! We’re open for sit-down and takeaways. #SpurFamily #SpurMemories #mycapetownairport
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Cape Town Airport
6 years
Deon Cloete, @capetownint General Manager, excited about the Enterprise Development opportunities @Airports_ZA has to offer.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 years
@capetownint General Manager Deon Cloete welcoming @eurowings to Cape Town Internationl Airport.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 months
Notice: All @Springboks supporters and fans be advised that the Springboks will not be departing from Cape Town International Airport today.
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
ACSA's COO, Fundi Sithebe showcasing our dream #CTAirAccess
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
7 months
Let's offer a resounding round of applause 👏 to the Springbok team for their remarkable determination to reclaim their rightful top position. We hear the echoes of triumph filling the air.🏆🇿🇦 #StrongerTogether #Springboks #RWCFinal 📷 #RSAvNZL Image credit: @Springboks
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
5 years
The AviaDev conference is well underway - a key meeting in the tourism and transport industry. @capetownint is proud to be a part of this amazing venture. #Aviadev
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
8 months
Cape Town - the Mother City! Here's a brief glimpse of what you can expect when your flight lands at Cape Town International Airport. Thanks to the team @Lovecapetown 📹👏❤ #MyCapeTown #WedoAirport2Airport #WeDoTourism #ACSAllence
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
6 years
@capetownint welcomes @SingaporeAir 's daily flight into Cape Town with a dry salute.
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Cape Town Airport
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ACSA is proud to introduce their new technologies, such as immigration E-gates with biometric scanners that allow South African passport holders to be processed through immigration without visiting an immigration officer at Cape Town International Airport. #ACSAllence
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@capetownint
Cape Town Airport
10 months
Safe Traffic Routes: Passengers who require urgent assistance with safe alternate routes to and from the airport can contact Law enforcement on: 021 480 7700
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