Mango set to reduce fares following fuel price benefit

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The move comes as the airline passes on benefits to travellers following a recent reduction in the cost of fuel, despite currency weakness continuing to impact input costs.

Travelers should expect to pay from R395 one-way between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth while reductions in fares across all other network points will be rolled out this week. The airline will also continue to monitor the downward movement in the cost of fuel and, should further benefit be evidenced, further adjustments will be effected.

"While the weakened Rand has somewhat negated the benefit of the lower oil price, Mango has substantially reduced some of its fares in order to pass on the benefit of fuel savings to travellers," says spokesperson Hein Kaiser. A substantial portion of airline expenses are priced in foreign currency. "While it is not expected that the oil price will maintain current low levels for extended periods of time, Mango will continue to review its pricing to ensure that consumers enjoy its Air Fare fares."