South Africa, one of the worst hit countries by the Covid-19 pandemic, has allowed domestic travel three weeks back in the second phase of partial lifting of their lockdown.
Following a positive trend and less new Covid-19 case turn ups, the government has gone ahead to opt for the third phase of lockdown lifting. Yesterday 29 June 2020, while speaking at a media briefing, South African transport minister Fikile Mbalula announced that a number of air travel restrictions will be eased as part of the country’s move to ‘advanced’ level 3.
Minister Mbalula said that this will include the reopening of a number of domestic air routes, as well as general relaxations around the industry. Additionally, the minister reported that to supplement on the four main airports (Cape Town International, King Shaka International , Lanseria and Tambo International) that were earlier opened three weeks ago, more domestic airports could open effective 1 July.
These include:
- Bram Fischer International Airport (Bloemfontein);
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport;
- Pietermaritzburg Airport;
- Port Elizabeth International Airport;
- Richard’s Bay Airport;
- Skukuza International Airport.
The new easing of the lockdown is for domestic travel only, with international travel only allowed for repatriation and medical evacuations. He added that airlines are now permitted to provide pre-packed meals which must be placed in front of the passenger before they board.
Mbalula also highlighted that a number of airports have been excluded from this phased reopening including George and East London because they do not meet the minimum safety requirements.
Through his communication, the minister said that sectors stated bellow will also be allowed to conduct aerial work effective 1 July as per the third phase of lockdown easing.
- Agricultural spraying;
- Seeding and dying;
- Culling;
- Construction;
- Surveying;
- Aerial advertisement;
- Search and rescue;
- Photography;
- Fire control.
- Recreational for proficient purposes.
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