Airline fees guide

Understand airline fees before paying.

The cheapest fare can change substantially after baggage, seating, payment, change or airport-service costs are considered.

Baggage

Compare cabin and checked allowances for the exact fare. Weight, dimensions, number of pieces and sports-equipment conditions differ.

Seats and priority services

Seat selection, extra legroom, priority boarding and fast-track products may carry separate charges and eligibility conditions.

Changes and cancellation

A change may involve a service fee plus the fare difference. Some fares are non-refundable or lose value after a missed flight.

Final-price checklist

Open the fare details, select only required extras and compare the final payable amount across realistic options.

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Published examples and official fee sources

Amounts below are snapshots reviewed 31 July 2026. They may be charged per passenger and per flight; route, fare and purchase channel can change the amount. Confirm again before payment.

Airline	Published example	Important condition	Official source
LIFT	Extra checked bag from R200 during booking; R300 after booking/at airport	Per bag, per flight, up to 23 kg. Heavy bag fee R200 for 23–32 kg.	LIFT Flight Extras ↗
LIFT	Economy change within 24 hours: R300	Per passenger, per flight; fare difference may also apply.	LIFT change fees ↗
SAA	Domestic additional baggage: Economy R300; Business R400	Per additional piece on SAA-operated eligible ticket stock; confirm route and conditions.	SAA additional baggage ↗
Other airlines	Price depends on route, fare, weight and purchase channel	Open the operating airline's current baggage and optional-services page.	Find the airline guide →

Do not compare fees in isolation.

Record the fare, included bags, seats, flexibility and payment total in one worksheet. A higher base fare can be better value when it already includes the services you need.

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