2010 Flight ripoffs

[SerenePhoenix]

I've been hearing rumours of flights being super expensive during the period which the Worldcup is taking place and thought I'd put it to the test:

To fly from JHB to Cape town currently costs approx. R1200 return, whereas during June/July it costs R4000 return.

To fly from JHB to London return costs approx. R5500 whereas in June/July it costs R10800!

Shouldn't it be considered unethical somehow? I understand that everybody is trying to make a return on all their investments towards preparations for the cup, but bloody hell, it feels like they're over doing it!

 

[Smooth Criminal]

Discussed before. Supply/demand.

 

[bekdik]

There's nothing wrong with profiteering. Even the best (sic) political parties do it

 

[Mamajyot]

Discussed before. Supply/demand.

+1

 

[wikk3d88]

i booked a ticket for dbn-ct in december for the end of this month, R420 one way...

 

[supersunbird]

No one is holding a gun to anyones head to fly locally during that time...

 

[killadoob]

It is not just local flight, you can be sure international flights from all the over world will put their tickets up.

As mentioned supply and demand.

 

[GL!]

I've been hearing rumours of flights being super expensive during the period which the Worldcup is taking place and thought I'd put it to the test:

To fly from JHB to Cape town currently costs approx. R1200 return, whereas during June/July it costs R4000 return.

To fly from JHB to London return costs approx. R5500 whereas in June/July it costs R10800!

Shouldn't it be considered unethical somehow? I understand that everybody is trying to make a return on all their investments towards preparations for the cup, but bloody hell, it feels like they're over doing it!

And also reaching the R12000 price range.... for a flight from JHB to CPT.

 

[Vox Ego]

The biggest problem is that the airlines have not released the cheaper seats for June/July at this stage.
I have people paying R12000+ for london flights.

It is a reality, you either pay now or later when it is more expensive or don't go.
/shrug

 

[kiepie]

Is it true that flights out of SA during the World Cup will be much cheaper? Trying to get the planes full at least to bring in more tourist?

 

[mic_y]

uuum, yeah, also slightly confused... shouldnt flights out of SA at the start of the WC and flights into SA at the end of the WC be cheaper than normal?