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File photo: Passengers walk to board a South African Airways (SAA) plane at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, in Windhoek, Namibia.
South African Airways (SAA) says its flight schedule has returned to normal.
This after over 100 pilots resumed work yesterday after suspending their two-day strike action.
The South African Airways Pilots Association, the National Transport Movement and SAA management reached a conditional agreement yesterday. It includes a 9.47% wage settlement from the pilots’ 15% demand.
SAA spokesperson Vimla Mistry confirmed that pilots had returned to work after an agreement was reached.
“The resolution by SAA executive management to offer pilots an additional 1% salary increase, resulting in a total salary increase of 9.47%. The airline extends its heartfelt gratitude to our valued customers for their patience, understanding and support during this period.”
SAA Schedule Recovery Update ✈💫
We are committed to a 100% schedule recovery, and here’s how we’re ramping up operations:
• 6 December 2024: 51% of our flights took off.
• 7 December 2024: 78% of our planned schedule
• 8 December 2024: Full recovery expected, with over 100… pic.twitter.com/dkWLvIrWRD— SAA – South Africa (@flysaa) December 7, 2024
