South Africa: Flysafair Plans Ticket Surcharge After Jet Fuel Spike - South African News Briefs - March 12, 2026

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South African travelers face higher airfares as fuel costs soar

South African travelers are seeing airfares rise as airlines respond to a sharp surge in jet fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran.   Jet fuel costs have jumped approximately 70%, forcing carriers to adjust pricing to keep up with the soaring operational expenses.   FlySafair’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kirby Gordon, says the airline has introduced a temporary fuel surcharge for flights booked from today until 12 May 2026.   “We will…

What FlySafair's First-Ever Fuel Surcharge Tells Us About Construction Costs Ahead

JOHANNESBURG, 12 March 2026: When South Africa’s most cost-competitive domestic carrier is forced to introduce its first-ever fuel surcharge — effective 12 March 2026 — the construction industry should pay close attention. The trigger is a dramatic spike in Jet A1 fuel prices, up approximately 70% at South African coastal airports in a single week, […] The post What FlySafair’s First-Ever Fuel Surcharge Tells Us About Construction Costs Ahead ap…

Two South African airlines introduce fuel surcharges amid oil price shock

Two of South Africa’s largest airlines are introducing fuel-related price adjustments after a sharp spike in aviation fuel costs linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis, reports Cape {town} Etc. FlySafair confirmed it will, for the first time in its history, introduce a temporary dynamic fuel surcharge on certain flights, after jet fuel prices surged dramatically in recent weeks. In a statement, the airline said Jet A1 aviation fuel prices at S…

Jet Fuel Price Shock Could Send South African Airfares Soaring

[Image: Wikimedia Commons] South Africans hoping to snag a cheap flight might want to brace themselves because the era of easy, affordable air travel could be hitting turbulence. A sharp jump in the price of Jet A1 fuel at two of the country’s biggest coastal airports has airlines quietly preparing for higher ticket prices. And when fuel gets expensive, history shows that travellers usually end up footing the bill. Both Cape Town International A…