Question NW950 to the Minister of Tourism
06 April 2023 - NW950
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether, in view of the fact that South Africans are paying 30% to 55% more for local flights than they did in 2019, with travel spend on tickets for domestic flights nationwide having increased six times more than that on international flights, her department has had any communication with the various airlines and the Airports Company South Africa on interventions to limit price increases during a cost-of-living crisis; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have been informed that neither the Department nor the SA Tourism has had any communication or engagements with the Airports Company (ACSA) or the various airlines to limit the price increases.
The issue of pricing lies solely with the airlines, in conjunction with ACSA.