Chairperson, air travel has become a very common mode of travel. However, to travel by air has become very expensive and is not accessible to the people. Airport taxes increase on a weekly basis, offering no relief, and cheaper airlines now charge as much as R2 000 for a one-way ticket.
While this Bill clearly assists in making air travel safer, better managed and sustainable, the MF seeks ways of making air travel more accessible by minimising costs. The MF remembers that not too long ago, when cheaper airlines were officially introduced, their prices were very similar to bus travel and accessible. Those limits have now been exceeded. The Civil Aviation Bill, however, offers a major turnaround for this sector.
It would be wise to conduct comparative studies of civil aviation safety exercised globally to assist in making air travel even safer. Thank you.