# Spanish airline Air Europa has launched its first scheduled service into sub-Saharan Africa, introducing a direct route between Madrid and Gauteng, which touched down at OR Tambo International Airport this morning. The service which began last night will operate three times a week using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Tourism minister Patricia de Lille says the new route is expected to boost tourism, trade and business travel between South Africa, Spain and Latin America.
Air Europa launches direct Madrid-Johannesburg route