This honor was awarded to Airlink in recognition of South Africa's reputation as an ideal destination for doing business, including job creation, trade promotion, and investment attraction, and contribution to South Africa's socioeconomic goals. . The award was presented to Cape Town Airlink on Saturday at a ceremony hosted by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamora.
“The core principles of Ubuntu are interdependence and interconnectivity. Connecting people with people and places is the mission of Airlink. Building sustainable economic connectivity is what we are The passion of our customers is why we are. Air access is widely recognized as a catalyst for socioeconomic uplifting. This praise is what we serve and We see the positive impact of services on people connected, communities, markets and the economy,” said Rodger Foster, CEO and Managing Director of Airlink.
Over the past four years, Airlink has increased flights by 31%, doubled seat capacity and increased “seat Bums” by more than 200%. We have also expanded our route network. This currently reaches 47 destinations in 16 African countries and St. Helena. At the same time, Airlink has established 40 active commercial partnerships with many of the world's most trusted airlines, creating new intercontinental connections for trade, travel, tourism and economic growth.
“Africa accounts for 18% of the world's population, but accounts for less than 2% of air travel. This gap is supported by inequality between Africa's per capita GDP and the global average GDP. It can certainly be closed. To this end, we are committed to helping to promote economic growth and helping to create jobs. Safe, reliable, economically stimulating The ability to live by Ubuntu's principles in providing aviation services depends on all actors in the value chain. Ubuntu, after all, “I am, because we are,” and we are mutual. There is dependence and connection,” Foster added.
