Johannesburg - Africa's biggest air traffic hub, OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, opened a new terminal Wednesday as part of a major upgrade scheduled for completion by the 2010 football World Cup.

The 2.3-billion-rand central terminal is two-and-a-half times the size of the current international arrivals hall.

A new international departures hall is slated for completion in December, a new retail centre for April 2009 and a new baggage management system for December 2009.

In 2007, OR Tambo Airport handled 19.3 million passengers. By 2010 the number is expected to grow to 25 million. (dpa)