A disruptive FlySafair pilot strike has already been extended from a single day (Monday 21 July 2025) to two weeks. This is the word of FlySafair pilot strike organiser, Union Solidarity, responding to the low-cost airline’s hardline approach of locking all striking pilots out for seven days.
It appears the union and airline are at logger heads over the FlySafair pilot strike. Solidarity insists it gave the airline sufficient notice of a one-day strike to minimise disruption on the paying public. However, it’s the airline’s ‘drastic’ response that has escalated matters, risking ‘escalated’ disruptions to travellers.
FLYSAFAIR PILOT STRIKE
Nevertheless, anyone travelling with the airline over the next two weeks should realise their plans ‘cannot be guaranteed,’ reports BusinessTech. “Unfortunately, the airline’s response to the FlySafair pilot strike is drastic and indicates it is ready for a prolonged and destabilising conflict. And this means passengers will be experiencing disruptions for at least the next two weeks,” says Solidarity.
Moreover, the union confirmed that 88% of the low-cost airline’s pilots were in favour of the strike. 9 out of FlySafair 10 pilots are no longer prepared to continue to work under the current working conditions. As such, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is working to facilitate mediation.
REGRETS ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED
Likewise, the union says it regrets any inconvenience the FlySafair pilot strike may cause passengers in the coming weeks. However, the action stems from months of frustration over a lack of fair treatment. It says pilots have insufficient and irregular rest periods, and lack of a healthy work/life balance with fair remuneration.
Trade union members rejected a 5.7% wage increase and additional compensation measures. Meanwhile, a FlySafair spokesperson confirmed this past weekend that the airline has taken ‘proactive measures.’ And has adjusted its operation schedule to ensure minimal flight disruption due to the FlySafair pilot strike.
MANAGE YOUR BOOKING ONLINE
“Affected customers have already been notified via their contact details of any disruptions. However, travellers wishing to review their flight details, if affected by rescheduling, may do so free of charge via the Manage Booking section on the FlySafair website,” concluded the airline.
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