Atlantic, it is true that FFM schemes hold big sway. For those in ZA, it might mean the diff between a family having a holiday locally or in Europe.
As to the main cost of the service, even 15 years ago, companies often had an instruction, "Less than five hours flying = Y. More than 5 = J" I have seen no change in that. In Europe, the LoCo carriers are hoovering up pax from the main carriers based only on cost. So a biz line operating a sector of 2 hours???
Some companies even say to their staff, "For long haul, you are entitled to travel J but if you go Y, we will share the savings with you 50/50." That is hard cash in the pax's pocket.
I will now say it more strongly than I already have (and this topic has been debated in this forum before) SunAir, in this format, and with this business plan - never stood a chance.
Sorry to hear of job loss', I know what it is to be redundant and unemployed.