FlySafair wage talks with staff deadlock, prompting further engagement

FlySafair has reassured passengers that flights will continue as scheduled, as negotiations with the South Africa Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) continue.

SACCA, which represents 65% of the airline's 800 cabin crew members, is still reviewing the airline's latest offer, which includes a 5.7% salary increase and monthly allowances.

Wage talks reached a deadlock last week.

FlySafair's Kirby Gordon explained: "Unfortunately, negotiations are still ongoing....the parties didn't finalise a settlement yesterday [Monday].

“They did have some very constructive engagements but unfortunately, they didn't manage to sign anything."

Gordon added that negotiations and conversations will continue.

"Unfortunately, the deadline for the employer-initiated work stoppage has now passed. So, that commenced as of midnight, last night, but I think that what's really important to emphasise is that our full roster is fully protected with all scheduled flights covered by non-unionised crew members and, of course, by unionised crew members that have already accepted the company's offer.

“So, we expect absolutely no disruption to flights this morning [Tuesday]. Crew have already arrived for morning departures and things are looking good."