Levy adjusted downward as promised, with weekly reviews continuing as Jet A1 pricing remains elevated
FlySafair has reduced its temporary fuel surcharge for the second consecutive week, reflecting a slight downward movement in Jet A1 fuel prices following the spike triggered by the Middle East conflict. While the reductions are encouraging, Jet A1 pricing remains more than double pre conflict levels, and the surcharge will remain in place until prices stabilise at sustainable levels. The current levy runs until 21 August 2026.
The surcharge is reviewed and adjusted every seven days in line with the pricing FlySafair receives from its fuel supplier and varies by route to reflect actual fuel consumption per journey. The latest surcharge amounts per route are published and updated weekly at www.flysafair.co.za/fares/fuel-surcharge, where a week-on-week toggle allows travellers to track how the levy has moved over time.
“When we introduced this surcharge in March, we made a commitment: it would be dynamic, reviewed weekly, and reduced as soon as fuel pricing allowed,” says Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair. “We’ve adjusted the levy every week since it was introduced, and these two consecutive reductions reflect that commitment in action. The surcharge is not a revenue mechanism; it moves directly with our actual fuel costs. We appreciate our customers’ patience while global fuel markets remain under pressure.”
What passengers need to know:
- Existing bookings made prior to the introduction of the surcharge are not affected and will not incur any retrospective charges.
- Customers who change an existing booking should note that the surcharge will apply if the new departure date falls within the current surcharge period.
- The surcharge applies to all new bookings on applicable routes until 21 August 2026.
For background on the rationale and structure of the temporary fuel surcharge, FlySafair’s original statement from March 2026 is available at news.flysafair.co.za/2026/temporary-fuel-surcharge.
About FlySafair
FlySafair, Southern Africa’s leading low-cost carrier and proud Trusted Domestic Carrier for the Springboks and Proteas, offers budget-friendly flights starting at R570* for domestic travel between ten destinations. FlySafair also operates five international routes, connecting South Africa with our African neighbours from Johannesburg starting from R1 400*, as well as Cape Town to Windhoek, starting at just R1 800*.
Since operations began in 2014, the airline has been ranked the top on-time low-cost airline in the world by Cirium. In 2025, FlySafair received five awards at the SACAA Civil Aviation Industry Awards, including Aircraft Operator, Aviation Innovation, People Development, Aviation Professional presented to Blacky Komani, and Best Airline by Public Vote. FlySafair was also awarded the Skytrax Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025.
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