The Competition Commission is investigating three complaints that SA’s domestic airlines are overcharging since the collapse of Comair at the end of May.Podcasts from the EdgeThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has pushed the price of jet fuel to $151 a barrel, a full 78% higher than it was a year ago. What’s an airline to do?
As it is, with SAA a shadow of its former self, no SA Express, no Mango, no Kulula, no British Airways there’s about 35% less capacity domestically now, says Birns. Yes, there might have been periods when our skies have been overtraded but whether there’s room for a new airline, or whether the current players add capacity, the fact is demand is growing.
Bruceps I blame government, why didn’t they advance a loan to save Comair Sleeping on duty.