FlySafair adjusts flight schedule ahead of pilot strike

By Akani Nkuna

FlySafair has rescheduled flight plans ahead of a strike by pilots over wages.

Trade union Solidarity announced on Wednesday that negotiations had deadlocked and its members would down tools.

FlySafair chief marketing officer Kirby Gordon said on Thursday that the airline was taking precautionary measures to minimise the damage that the rescheduling would cause, with implemented changes set to affect selected flights between 22 and 28 July.

“FlySafair will continue efforts to minimise inconvenience and maintain safe, reliable services during this period. The airline thanks customers for their patience and understanding,” said Gordon.

“We have no line of sight as to whether a strike will take place and if so, for how long and to what extent, but we have decided to act to ensure that any possible disruptions are minimised.”

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration will give Solidarity a strike notice. The union must