/ 6 October 2022

Price of plane tickets goes sky high

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FlySafair says the fact that national carrier SAA is no longer subsidised by the government bodes well for competition in the industry. (Gallo Images/Jacques Stander)
Booking in advance is essential as lack of capacity, a weak rand and fuel hikes add to costs

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