As the travel industry is preparing for a good harvest year, understanding what the South African airline passengers prioritize in 2025 provides important insights on evolving consumer behavior.
Travel News talks to leaders in the aviation industry, and although comfort, flexibility, and technology progress has emerged as an important consideration, most travelers are still the most affordable air ticket. I emphasized that it was.
Effective prices are still the highest priority
South African travelers are facing severe economic situations and keeping the price of air tickets as the highest priority.
According to Kirby Gordon, the highest marketing officer of fly sofaire, “especially the major factor is the price. Aviation travel costs are generally expensive in the past three years due to soaring costs such as jet fuel, aircraft maintenance, and leasing. It is soaring beyond the living expenses. ” “
Serials Jordan, COO of Lift, also tuned to this idea, saying, “Airline cost is unlikely to decrease in 2025. High -cost operations including jet fuel and dollar -based aircraft lease cost. The cost bases of Southern Airlines are increasing significantly, combining expenses and exchange rates fluctuations. ” African airline. “
The price is still dominant, but expectations for better value are increasing. Gordon said, “Customers are seeking more services and flexibility,” said Gordon that it reflects the passengers of passengers paying high fare.
Dr. Linden Burns of PLANE TALKING has added that the air fare in South Africa is still the most affordable worldwide, but is still exposed to great pressure.
However, if the number of South African airlines is effective in complying with the requirements of the Aviation Business Avision Act, if the ruling of the Aviation Avision Council is valid, the number of operating airs may decrease. 。
As Travel News reports, this decrease in competition may have reduced airlines that can operate and the price of air tickets will increase, and ultimately affect the reasonable price of air tickets and the possibility of passengers. There is.
According to IATA, the average fare in 2025, including accompanying costs, is expected to be $ 380 (R7 130), 1.8 % lower than 2024.
In real base (after inflation adjustment), this is equivalent to a decrease of 44 % compared to 2014, which has reduced considerable value to consumers by continuous efforts in the industry to improve efficiency. IATA added that it was indicating that it was.
The rise of young travelers
One of the remarkable changes is the increase in young travelers in South Africa, and they accept domestic sightseeing at unprecedented speeds.
“We expect young markets in 2025 to lead domestic sightseeing and promote the recovery of local tourist sector,” says Jordan.
Balance between comfort and cost
Discussion between comfort and cost continues.
“Most travelers still choose the lowest price, but there are always customers who prioritize comfort,” says Gordon.
Aerink's CEO and MD Roger Foster pointed out that the convenience of business travelers is often given priority over both comfort and cost, saying, “I give priority to traveling quickly and flexibly. “”
Technology advancement
Technology has revolutionized the airline's experience, and passengers expect innovation such as biological certification, improving mobile apps, and improving communication channels.
For example, as Travel News reported, Flysafair introduced new features to our mobile apps at the end of last year so that customers could track aircraft almost in real time.
Globally, efforts such as United Airlines, Qatar Airlines, Air France and Star Rinks will change the expectations of passengers.
“Access to high -speed, low -delay the Internet will revolutionize the entertainment and connection on the cabin,” says Bahns.
Global industries
From a global perspective, the airline faces both opportunities and issues in 2025.
IATA General Director Willie Walsh expects that the industry's profit will be $ 366 billion (686.7 billion Land) with a decline in crude oil prices and strict cost management. However, airlines have to deal with tax hike, shortage of infrastructure, and implementation.
“If you look at 2025, the number of travelers will exceed 5 billion for the first time and the number of aviation flights will reach 40 million times. This growth creates and supports employment throughout the global economy. That means, “says Walsh.
Looking at the future
South African airlines are adapting to this situation by expanding routes and strengthening services.
Fly Safety is planning to add two new aircraft to its own equipment, and airlinks have opened routes such as Johannesburg -Kinshasa and Cape Town to Haborone. These expansions aim to improve regional connections in response to the growing demand for increased passenger demand.
Eventually, 2025 will be an extremely important year for South African airlines to balance affordable prices, comfort and technology.
“Price, convenience, and cost performance will continue to be the top priority for travelers,” says Foster.
This means a more connected, flexible and easy -to -access travel experience for passengers, even if it is expensive to reflect the economic issue after pandemic.
