FlySafair to hike ticket prices amid oil price rise

Flysafair plane takes off at an airport.

Domestic airline FlySafair has announced that it will introduce a temporary fuel surcharge on ticket prices as oil prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East.

The surcharge will come into effect on Wednesday and will apply only to flights departing on or before the 12 May 2026.

The airline says it has absorbed steep fuel cost increases since the conflict erupted but with jet fuel prices at South African coastal airports now up approximately 70% in just one week, the airline has reached a point where it must pass on a portion of the costs.

It also says the surcharges will vary by route length to reflect the actual fuel consumption required per journey.

⚠️ Important Update: Temporary Dynamic Fuel Surcharge

Aviation fuel prices have increased sharply in recent weeks, with Jet A1 fuel prices at South African airports rising by around 70% in just one week.

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