South African Airways (SAA) announces that its pilots have accepted the salary and benefits package extended, effectively concluding the work-to-rule industrial action immediately.

This decision marks a pivotal moment as it concludes the 2024 Wage Negotiations for the pilots’ bargaining unit.

Group CEO, Prof M John Lamola says, “We are pleased to see the pilots recommit to their roles and return to the flight deck, underscoring their dedication to the airline’s success over the years to come. Their resolution aligns with the airline’s best interest, its entire workforce and, most importantly, the thousands of customers who depend on SAA to connect them to destinations across South Africa, the continent, and the globe.”

With this matter now settled, it is business as usual at SAA.

Lamola stated, “We remain steadfast in our dedication to operating as a financially responsible and self-sustaining airline that is sensitive to the welfare of all its employees. The recommitment demonstrated by SAA pilots ensures that the airline can maintain its momentum, not through reliance on public funding, but by building a robust and commercially viable foundation delivered with excellence.”

Each member of the SAA team plays an essential role in driving the airline’s success.

“SAA is on the cusp of a great future and is poised to solidify its role as a national asset, fostering confidence in its brand and contributing to South Africa’s economic growth through improved connectivity, trade, and tourism,” added Lamola.