Airlink suspends Hoedspruit flights as floods cut access to Kruger Park

By Simon Nare 

Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo due to severe flooding that has rendered several roads impassable and restricted access to the airport.

The airport serves surrounding communities, as well as the nearby Kruger National Park and its lodges and resorts.

Airlink said it is in constant liaison with local stakeholders, including the South African National Parks (SANParks) and private lodges in the area, to assist passengers stranded at those destinations.

The airline said flights will resume once the relevant authorities declare it safe for airport operations to continue.

“We are in constant liaison with local stakeholders, including SANParks and various private lodges in the area, to assist passengers stranded at these destinations. Customers booked to fly to or from Hoedspruit this week will be kept updated as the situation evolves,” said Villiers Engelbrecht, CEO of Airlink.said on Wednesday.

“We apologise for the