Direct Flights to Wild Coast Possibility

Domestic airline Airlink is in talks with the Eastern Cape government to introduce direct flights between Cape Town and Mthatha, gateway to the Wild Coast, subject to the completion of planned infrastructure improvements. The upgrade of Mthatha Airport is scheduled to start by July 2009 and includes improvements to the runway lights which will allow for the introduction of night flights. These developments will benefit local businesses, government and Wild Coast holiday makers by providing greater accessibility to the region.

Direct flights will cut out the need for a 3 hour drive from East London making the area more accessible to travellers on Wild Coast holidays. As a popular tourist destination, the Wild Coast combines dramatic scenery, unspoilt beaches, adventurous activities and cultural landmarks, including the birthplace of Nelson Mandela, making it a family friendly destination.

Flights services are also planned with other domestic carriers between Mthatha / Johannesburg and Mthatha / Durban once the infrastructure upgrades have been completed.

2 by 2 Holidays are specialists in Wild Coast holidays in South Africa.

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