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South African Airways (SAA) is taking measures to maintain flight operations amid a pilots’ strike set for Thursday, which stems from a pay dispute.
The South African Airways Pilots Association initially sought a 30% salary increase, which was later modified to 15%. In reaction, SAA cautioned that conceding to these requests could result in bankruptcy, proposing instead an 8.4% salary hike effective retroactively from April.
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Vimla Maistry, a representative for the airline, acknowledged the difficult timing of the strike but assured that contingency plans are in place to minimize disruptions, particularly during the peak holiday season.
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“The SAA management team is committed to reaching a fair resolution and is implementing contingency strategies to keep any disturbances to a minimum for our customers, especially during the holiday rush,” Maistry stated.
She emphasized the management’s commitment to achieving a fair agreement while providing a seamless experience for their travelers.
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