The newly constructed King Shaka International Airport situated outside Durban came out with flying colours during a trial exercise on Thursday, says the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa).

The mass trial at the airport in La Mercy involved the participation of an estimated 800 fake passengers and 300 staff members as part of the last leg of rigorous checks to ensure its readiness ahead of its big day on 1 May, when it becomes operational.

"This trial has shown that King Shaka International is more than ready on all operations at the airport from landing and passenger [and] luggage transfer, to safety and security, as well as road infrastructure, traffic around the airport, car rental and retail facilities and readiness of our personnel," said airport GM Terence.

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