INDUSTRIAL ACTION
SAA cabin crew may embark on a strike
The industrial action could result in widespread disruption of international and domestic flights
Cabin crew at South African Airways (SAA) could down tools on Wednesday, demanding a R2,200 meal allowance for international flights. The industrial action could result in widespread disruption of international and domestic flights. Safety requirements demand that cabin crew be present on any flight in case of an emergency. South African Cabin Crew Association deputy president Christopher Shabangu said talks with the airline were expected to go late into the night on Tuesday. It was still possible an agreement could be reached to avert the strike, he said. However, even if a deal was struck, operations could still be affected. Union members were expecting to go on a strike and some early flights could be affected if an agreement was signed only at the last minute. SAA operates about 145 international and domestic flights daily. The union said the ability of the airline to implement contingency plans would be limited should the strike proceed. "It would be illegal to fly without us. ...
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