Travel warning: High drama at Cape Town International Airport
· The South African
Operations at Cape Town International Airport have been disrupted after a Kenya Airways aircraft experienced a tyre failure upon landing on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident involved Kenya Airways flight KQ784, which landed at approximately 15:25.
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As a result, all arriving flights are currently being diverted to alternative airports while airport authorities work to restore normal runway operations.
Domestic departures are continuing as scheduled, but wide-body departures have been temporarily suspended until the affected runway is fully operational again.
Check flight status
Airport authorities have urged passengers to check the status of their flights before travelling to the airport.
Travellers can obtain the latest information on delays, diversions and flight schedules by contacting the airport’s passenger service centre on +27 21 937 1200.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops and runway operations return to normal.
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