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A US marine observes nearby vessels from the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), during a strait transit at the Strait of Hormuz. (Cpl. Adam Dublinske/Released)

Editorial: The high cost of war

The war in the Middle East isn’t coming to our doorstep- it is already here. You will feel it at the pumps, in the supermarket aisles and in your beer mug. The ripple effect of…

FlySafair said the price of jet fuel at local airports rose by about 70% in just one week, following a surge in global oil prices.
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FlySafair hikes ticket prices

South Africa’s largest domestic carrier said the price of jet fuel at local airports rose by about 70% in just one week, following a surge in global oil prices

FlySafair said the price of jet fuel at local airports rose by about 70% in just one week, following a surge in global oil prices.
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Flysafair reaches wage deal with pilots, ending strike

According to union Solidarity, pilots will receive salary increases of between 6% and 6.9% over the next four years

FlySafair brings colour to their cabins with new interior designs that celebrate South Africa

Supporting the local creative industry is an important part of this project

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)

FlySafair not threatened by SAA return, welcomes competition

The low-cost carrier has gained ground since taking to the skies in October 2014

Discovery Bank and FlySafair announced improvements that enable consumers to book flights using a banking app and pay for flight extras through Whatsapp.

Flight bookings made easier with WhatsApp, but what does that mean for travel agents?

Travel agencies will have to find new ways to differentiate themselves and provide added value to their customers

In the most recent twist in the SAA saga, Gidon Novick resigned from Takatso’s board

Even with Lift, SAA won’t soar

The national carrier’s ability to monopolise the market has been seriously undermined by more threatening competitors, experts say

Limited seats: Flights by British Airways and Kulula, which account for 40% of South Africa’s domestic capacity, have been temporarily suspended.

Competition Commission: Zero tolerance for price gouging by airlines

After Comair suspended its flights, the Competition Commission has said it will look into any signs of price gouging

Airlines warned price gouging will not be tolerated

After Comair suspended its flights, the Competition Commission has said it will look into any signs of price gouging

Even before the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in South Africa, SAA was in as bad shape as it gets (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Uncertain future for domestic airlines

The uncertainty of a post-Covid-19 airspace makes it even more difficult for the airline industry to forecast its recovery