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Published on 2024-04-04 02:45:00
Prices of airline tickets are on the rise. The customer service of Madagascar Airlines indicates that this is due, among other things, to the recent increase in various airport taxes.
New prices are displayed for destinations in Tsaradia’s domestic network, a subsidiary of Madagascar Airlines. In the simulation of bookings for domestic flights, the price of an airline ticket ranges from nine hundred thousand to one million ariary depending on the departure points and the offers that customers subscribe to. Thus, for a one-way ticket between Antananarivo and Nosy Be, the cost is 904,500 ariary for a “Freedom” offer on the flight of April 10th. For a “Privilege” offer on April 11th, the customer must pay 1,198,500 ariary. The same goes for other destinations, such as Mahajanga, with an economy class pack at 904,500 ariary as well. Flights to Sainte-Marie start at 716,300 ariary.
The prices are more uniform for other destinations. Prices do not vary much but have increased compared to those displayed a few months ago. According to Madagascar Airlines customer service, ticket prices have increased. According to the explanations provided by the agents, this increase in ticket prices is due to the increase in airport taxes. In early February, the company announced on its website a series of increases in various taxes that make up 60% of the cost of an airline ticket. Starting with the MG tax.
This tax varies between 6,900 and 32,000 ariary depending on the departure airports. Other components of airline tickets have also seen an increase. This is the case of aviation security surcharge fees (RSA A5).
Yield management
A measure to cover the costs of security services provided by Civil Aviation. They increased last February. Technicians explain, however, that “the pre-tax rate (HT) [the amount charged to a customer without any taxes imposed by the State] is set by the airline. Any amount beyond this rate is considered airport taxes. These are set by other entities including state entities or international regulations.” In short, the application of various taxes is the responsibility of the State or international organizations.
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