South African Airways (SAA) has cancelled all its domestic, regional and international flights scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
The decision follows an announcement by the South African cabin crew Association and union NUMSA that their members will embark on industrial action Friday morning.
The unions have issued SAA with a 48 hour strike notice over wage disputes and the planned restructuring of the airline that could see over 900 workers losing their jobs.
Only flights operated by South African Airways will be affected.
All flights operated on SA Express, Mango, SA airlink and all codeshare partners will not be affected.
SAA has advised customers not to go to their departure airports during the planned disruption.
SAA Spokesperson, Tlali Tlali says: “We decided to cancel flights for two days with effect from Friday. That means all our flights will be cancelled for Friday and Saturday. We have decided to make this decision so that we are able to give our customers a reasonable notice in order for them to make arrangements for travel based on other means and other flights.”
South African Airways operations affected by industrial action. South African Airways (SAA) has cancelled all domestic, regional and international flights for Friday 15 November and Saturday 16 November (THREAD)
— SAA – South Africa (@flysaa) November 13, 2019
The cancellations follow an announcement by the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) that their members will embark on industrial action from Friday.
— SAA – South Africa (@flysaa) November 13, 2019
Only SAA operated flights will be affected. All flights operated on partner airlines, including SA Express, Mango, SA Airlink and all codeshare partners, will not be affected.
Only the following international flights would be operating: pic.twitter.com/dSivgaZb4i— SAA – South Africa (@flysaa) November 13, 2019
South African Airways apologises for the inconvenience and encourages all customers to visit our website https://t.co/caOVeQTzKn for up to date information. Customers are requested not to travel to their departure airport unless in possession of a rebooked itinerary.
— SAA – South Africa (@flysaa) November 13, 2019
Meanwhile, the unions say they will challenge any attempt by SAA to interdict the planned strike.
SACCA’s Zazi Nsibanyoni-Anyiam says: “As workers we have every right to embark on industrial action to seek fair wages. I mean I’ll be shocked if any court in this land will rule against us.
We don’t believe it will be successful and we are ready for them. Its unfortunate that they are willing to spend you know millions once again to fight us.”
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