South African Airways (SAA) has extended the cancellation of all domestic and regional flights as the airline's acting chief has condemned strike action.
Zuks Ramasia has stressed that any strike will place "SAA's future in jeopardy" as the airline continues with its flight cancellations in a bid to minimise the impact of disruptions for its customers
Departures from SAA’s international stations, including London, New York, Washington, Munich, Frankfurt and Hong Kong, are expected to operate from today (18 November).
The first departure from Perth, is expected to operate on 19 November.
SAA has further worked with its sister airline, Mango Airlines, to re-accommodate as many customers as possible travelling on domestic services.
However, SAA is warning that changes in timing and aircraft types may take place.
Customers travelling to destinations in the regional market (points on the African continent) will be re-accommodated on Airlink, a partner airline of SAA, and other airlines where possible.
Commenting on strike action, Ramasia added: "We will always protect our employees’ right to decide for themselves and serve our customers.
"Striking is a personal choice. No one should be pressured by a union or striker to participate in the strike."