aviation industry

South African Airways (SAA) has canceled flights to Perth and Sao Paulo following confirmation of a pilot strike on Thursday, amid an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions. The disruption has left hundreds of passengers stranded at various airports, particularly at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The airline made the decision Wednesday night […]

JOHANNESBURG – South African Airways (SAA) pilots will begin strike action on December 5 after rejecting the airline’s wage offer, threatening disruptions during the peak holiday season. The SAA Pilots Association (SAAPA) initially demanded a 30% salary increase in May before reducing it to 15.7% plus benefits. The airline countered with an 8.46% increase backdated […]