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NCC warns airlines over illegal overbooking practices under the Consumer Protection Act

The National Consumer Commission has warned airlines about the legality of overbooking flights under the Consumer Protection Act, following an incident involving FlySafair that left a passenger stranded. The ongoing investigation aims to address concerns regarding anti-competitive behaviour in the low-cost airline sector.

Cape Argus News
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Flight overbooking illegal in South Africa, warns National Consumer Commission

The National Consumer Commission has ruled that airlines' overbooking practices violate South African consumer law, following an investigation prompted by a FlySafair incident where a passenger with a valid ticket was left stranded.

Business
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

CemAir and Airlink deny FlySafair's claims of overbooking 'being standard practice'

CemAir and Airlink have hit back at comments made by FlySafair that overbooking is considered standard practice.

News South Africa
Se-Anne Rall|Published