Low-cost carrier FlySafair is facing the possibility of a strike by its cabin crew after wage negotiations with the South African Cabin Crew Association reached a deadlock last week.
The union previously rejected the airline’s latest offer and requested additional time to review it and gather feedback from its members.
The offer includes a 5.7 percent salary increase, a 7.5 percent annual bonus, experience-based pay progression, and extra monthly allowances.
Despite the dispute, FlySafair has confirmed that it has secured enough crew to maintain its flight schedule and does not anticipate any cancellations.
The airline has issued notice of an employer-initiated work stoppage, set to begin on Monday evening, marking the start of protected industrial action during which strike activity is legally permitted.
The airline has also indicated that questions raised by the union regarding certain provisions of the Labour Relations Act will be referred to the Department of Labour for clarification.
FlySafair emphasised that the current offer is intended to balance fair compensation for cabin crew with the long-term sustainability of the airline.
Annual fleet planning has already seen a reduced flight schedule in November to accommodate pre-festive maintenance, and additional crew are available in preparation for the peak travel period. This ensures operations remain protected even amid industrial action.
The airline also stressed that the employer-initiated work stoppage is designed to facilitate orderly negotiations rather than disrupt flights.
If the union accepts the offer before the scheduled start of the work stoppage, the action will be withdrawn and the agreement concluded immediately.
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