Inbound flights to Cape Town International Airport are being diverted on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed in a statement.
UPDATE: Statement from ACSA: Please be informed that operations at @capetownint airport have returned to normal, and all flights to and from the airport are now operating on schedule.
UPDATE: FlySafair confirmed in a statement to Swisher Post: We experienced slight delays today due to low visibility in Cape Town. A few of our flights entered holding patterns, waiting for clearance to land. Only one flight, FA 462 from Durban to Cape Town, was diverted. It was originally scheduled to land in Cape Town at 09:25 this morning but was diverted to Port Elizabeth. The flight has since been recovered, and all passengers have arrived safely in Cape Town.
Story Summary:
- Flights to Cape Town International Airport are being diverted due to poor visibility.
- ACSA has implemented contingency measures to assist affected passengers.
- No updates yet on whether FlySafair flights are impacted.
Cape Town flights diverted on Tuesday, 20 August 2024 – Here’s why
ACSA has confirmed that several inbound flights to Cape Town International Airport are being diverted due to significantly reduced visibility caused by ongoing weather conditions.
The airport management confirmed it was aware of the situation and contingency plans have been activated to ensure minimal disruption for passengers.
ACSA apologised for any inconvenience caused by the diversions and assured travellers that measures are being taken to manage the situation as effectively as possible.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding whether FlySafair flights are among those being diverted.
Requests for comments from FlySafair representatives have not yet been returned.
Passengers flying with FlySafair and other airlines are advised to check with their carriers for the latest updates on flight statuses.
This is a developing story.
