Cape Town international airport is not only the gateway to one of Africa’s and the world’s most preferred tourist destinations; it is also the most award-winning airport in Africa. For the three consecutive years (2011-2013) Cape Town International has won best airport in Africa form Airports Council international. Now if that is not impressive it has also been awarded, for the 3rd time running, the Skytrax World Airport Award for staff service excellence, just what you would expect of the Mother City! Since the 2010 FIFA world cup Cape Town airport has been hard at work ensuring that it remains a world-class airport. Here are some of the things that traveller’s and international tourist can expect for their convenience: Upgraded parking stations: A chip and PIN credit card payment system has been installed allowing all travellers to pay with their credit or debit cards if they don’t have any cash. Self-check-in machines: and additional 12 convenient self-check-in machines have been installed located in the main foyers and now even in the parkade foyers. New overstay parking management system: a recent and new addition is the drop and go parking bay detection system. The bollards have been fitted with detection lights, and which are connected to time. When it’s time for your vehicle to move on the light will turn red. Covered Care rental walkways and carports: New walkway coverings from the car rental collection and drop off areas to the car rental buildings, as well as the drop off area carports have been completed. Long stay parking: a new long stay car parking area has been allocated to the P5 area, allowing for an additional 200 bays. Cape Town International Airport a true Travellers delight