Johannesburg – FlySafair has introduced the tip of the strike motion by a few of its pilots.
“This follows the signing of a formal agreement between airline management and Solidarity today, concluding several weeks of intensive engagement under the guidance of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration,” FlySafair stated in a press release on Friday, 1 August 2025.
“Most importantly for the South African traveling public, this development means that FlySafair will begin restoring full capacity to the market.”
FlySafair stated with all plane returning to energetic responsibility and schedules being normalised, the airline anticipates a stabilisation of airfares within the coming weeks as extra seats change into out there throughout the community.
“We are pleased to have reached a constructive resolution that allows us to move forward together,” stated Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair.
“The return of our full schedule will assist carry much-needed capability again to the market, which is crucial to restoring fare equilibrium and making journey extra inexpensive once more for South Africans.
“The settlement marks the conclusion of a difficult however in the end productive negotiation course of.
“FlySafair extends its honest because of the CCMA for its steerage in reaching a balanced final result; to the 1 800 FlySafair staff, together with many pilots. who labored tirelessly to take care of a steady service; and particularly to our passengers for his or her persistence and help throughout this era.
“As we turn the page on this chapter, we genuinely look forward to having our entire team back together and working collaboratively to continue delivering the great service our passengers know and love”.
FlySafair reiterates its dedication to delivering secure, dependable, and inexpensive air journey.
“We’re excited to get back to doing what we do best: delivering affordable, reliable air travel to the people of South Africa.”
