Latam Airlines Group has announced its first service into Africa, starting on October 2 with three weekly flights between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and São Paulo in Brazil.

Speaking at World Travel Market (WTM) Africa in Cape Town on April 6, Martin Modarelli, Latam’s Commercial Director UK, Nordic countries and Africa, said bookings would open in May.

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“Africa and South America have massive potential in business and leisure travel,” Martin said. “South Africa is a strategic base for us in Africa and we plan to grow through demonstrating our commitment here.”

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Martin said Latam was talking to Comair for a feeder service within South Africa and Southern Africa.

Latam is the amalgamation of LAN Airlines of Chile and Brazil’s TAM Airlines.