SAA strike pilots South African Airways

South African Airways (SAA) pilots have embarked on a strike, grounding flights and causing major disruptions to the airline's operations. The strike, which began on Thursday, December 5, 2024, is the result of a long-running dispute between the pilots and SAA management over wages and working conditions.
The pilots are demanding a 12% salary increase, while SAA has offered a 6% increase. The pilots have also raised concerns about the airline's safety record and the working conditions of its employees.
SAA has said that it is "deeply disappointed" by the strike and that it is doing everything it can to minimize the disruption to passengers. The airline has canceled or delayed several flights and has offered refunds or rebookings to affected passengers.
The strike is expected to have a significant impact on SAA's operations. The airline has already canceled or delayed dozens of flights, and it is expected that the disruptions will continue for several days.
The strike is also likely to have a negative impact on South Africa's economy. SAA is one of the country's largest airlines, and the strike is expected to hurt tourism and business travel.
The government has called on both sides to resolve their differences and put the interests of the country first. The strike has caused widespread disruption and inconvenience to passengers, and it is important that it be resolved as soon as possible.