The Portfolio Committee on Transport has raised concerns over what it calls “predatory pricing” and overbooking practices in South Africa’s low-cost airline sector, suggesting that deregulation had failed to benefit poor travellers as originally intended.
The transport committee received briefings on anti-competitive behaviour in the low-cost carrier market during a joint meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry, and Competition on Tuesday, April 1.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) was currently investigating these concerns, but the committee believed a full parliamentary enquiry might be necessary. Legal counsel would also be sought on the best course of action.
The NCC launched an investigation into…
Boutique Travel VC raises investment cap from $1.5M to $10M to lead rounds and support portfolio companies through growth Travel...
Read moreDetails
