South Africa boasts three major airports that will be tested during World Cup 2010.

Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban International airports are currently undergoing major infrastructure upgrades that will hopefully make entry into South Africa and to soccer matches more seamless and efficient.

Our staff recently visited South Africa's three international airports that will handle the bulk of soccer fans in 2010 and were frustrated by inefficient security and numerous delays. Our hope is that South Africa completes all construction and upgrades prior to World Cup 2010.

Who is in control?

The other seven are domestic airports of Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, East London, George, Kimberley, Upington and Pilanesberg. Since 1998 ACSA has a 35-year concession to manage Pilanesberg Airport.

ACSA is the largest airports authority in Africa. Together, its 10 airports handle more than 200 000 aircraft landings and 23 million arriving and departing passengers annually.

But ACSA doesn't only provide airlines with world-class, secure infrastructure: it also promotes tourism, economic growth, job creation and the protection of the environment. These aims and others are reflected in the company’s mission and values and strategic direction. And, as a leading corporate citizen, ACSA takes social responsibility seriously.

In recent years ACSA has won some prestigious awards and has undertaken massive developments at Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban airports.

ACSA has come a long way since 1993, when it was formed. Before then, South Africa's airports were owned and operated by the state. Nowadays ACSA, a globally competitive company with an international minority shareholder, is a shining example of successful privatization. And it's ready for the challenges of the future.

Source: Airports Company South Africa