Emirates commenced the third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town route from July 1, 2026. The first arrival of new service landed at Cape Town International Airport on, which also marked the debut of the airline’s next-generation Airbus A350 in South Africa. The A350 is the newest aircraft type to join Emirates’ all widebody fleet, introducing the latest in-flight experience...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised the Amazing Thailand Roadshow to South Africa 2026 from June 22 to 26, across Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, with Emirates as key airline partner. The activity supported TAT’s quality-led long-haul market strategy by connecting Thai tourism sellers with South African travel companies, expanding trade networks, presenting updated tourism...

In 2025 alone, Etihad carried more than 100,000 guests on the route, reflecting sustained demand and the market’s continued importance to the airline.