Bad news for flight prices in South Africa

• Flight prices in South Africa are expected to rise due to the recent surge in global oil prices.
• The global oil price increase is attributed to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US, which led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping channel for the world's oil trade.
• Airlines in South Africa, including FlySafair, have introduced or increased fuel surcharges in response to the rising oil prices, with FlySafair's surcharge currently costing customers approximately R310.