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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>The resumption of flights by Eswatini Air to South Africa is anticipated to boost trade between the two countries.<\/b><\/p>\n

The direct flight to Durban was opened early in May, with a maximum capacity of 50 passengers operated by an Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft. It operates flights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.<\/p>\n

There are plans to increase frequencies to seven times a week from this month, based on demand.<\/p>\n

The route is expected to facilitate trade between KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province and Eswatini, further strengthening the already strong economic and cultural relations between the two destinations.<\/p>\n

\u201cEswatini is one of the key regional tourism markets and shares strong historical and cultural ties with the province of KwaZulu-Natal,\u201d Member of Executive Committee (MEC) for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Siboniso Duma, said.<\/p>\n

Pre-pandemic, tourist arrivals from Eswatini averaged 290 000 per annum and in 2022 tourist arrivals demonstrated a strong recovery of 89 per cent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis presents an exciting opportunity for Eswatini Air to grow as a partner in accelerating the recovery of tourism between the two destinations,\u201d Duma said.<\/p>\n

Nkosinathi Myataza, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) Regional General Manager, told the media that the inaugural flight reinforced the importance of the aviation industry and how it remains a key mode of transport, generating significant benefits for the economy.<\/p>\n

\u201c…More so, connecting friends and relatives of these two countries, especially the KZN Region with a long history of fraternal relations,\u201d Myataza said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt can also not escape us that May is Africa month where we celebrate our continent,\u201d Myataza added. According to the World Bank, over 60 per cent of exports from Eswatini come to South Africa. Over 80 per cent of Eswatini\u2019s imports come from South Africa.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Eswatini. The resumption of flights by Eswatini Air to South Africa is anticipated to boost trade between the two countries. The direct flight to Durban was opened early in May, with a maximum capacity of 50 passengers operated by an Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft. It operates flights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 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