Route to the states

United Airlines flights between Cape Town and New Jersey set to boost tourism, attract US investment

and South African Tourism – said the planned service would provide an important link to the key North American market.

It would not only boost tourism but grow cargo and attract more foreign direct investment from American companies.

North America was one of the largest unserved markets for Cape Town and the Western Cape, with the US, ranked as the third largest market for inbound passengers to Cape Town International Airport in 2017.

Newark Liberty International Airport is one of four airports serving the New York metropolitan area. In 2017, the airport was the sixth busiest by international passenger traffic in the US. Just 25km from downtown Manhattan, it provides quick access to New York and its commercial and cultural centres.

The direct flight saves an estimated four hours in travel time.

A study by Grant Thornton shows a direct flight to North America would add an estimated 24000 passengers, and add an estimated R283million in direct tourism spending to the Cape economy in the first year. It would also see 890 jobs in the province in the first year of operation.

The flight will see an increase in direct and indirect imports into the province, with cargo capacity contributing about R94m in potential trade. Organisation standards.

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