The prices we advertise on our site are our prices inclusive of the airfare and the taxes. However, when you look at the details on your receipt, you will see the full amount broken down into different fees and taxes. Here's how they work.
Basics
- The Fare - This is the amount of money that we, as the airline, actually receive to operate the flight you will be boarding.
- Passenger Service Charge - This is a charge levied by the airport, which is for the use of the airport facilities for boarding, etc.
- Value Added Tax (VAT) - This is the standard 15% statutory value-added tax that has to be added to non-exempt products and services sold in South Africa.
- Passenger Security Charge - This is another charge levied by the airport for the security scans and checks that passengers must go through to pass through the airport.
- CAA Charge - This is a fee levied by the Civil Aviation Authority for the role that they play in overseeing the safety and compliance of all airlines.
- UM for George and ELS - George and East London Airports have separate specific fees that they levy for flights operating through those airports.
Extras
These are all the extra services that you have selected on top of your flights. These are charged per flight and include things like:
- priority boarding
- checked in bags
- extra checked-in bags
- sports equipment
- Insurance (travel protection)
Seats
This section outlines the extra fees paid for pre-selected seating or priority seating (an optional extra).
Car
We do not take any payment for car hire - you will simply be reserving a vehicle on our website. Payment is made directly to First Car Rental at their counters when collecting your vehicle. We do outline the costs of the selected option in our booking basket for you.
Pay Later Fee
If you choose our Pay Later service, you will be charged a fee of R40 to hold your space on the aircraft for 24 hours while you make your decision.
Admin Fee
If you choose to make payment via Pick n Pay, this is a charge levied by Pick n Pay for processing your payment.