With continuous flight disruptions from FlySafair, most recently the refuelling troubles late last year, it’s easy to see why the airline got into some hot water with the Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC). However, these technical difficulties are not where the immediate trouble lies for this airline, as they face a plethora of challenges.
Not too long ago, the airline came under fire from the public after they revealed that they had been involved in an overbooking practice that had left many passengers stranded in the past.
Air Services Licensing Act has confirmed that the airline has a 12-month period in which they are required to be in accordance with ownership shareholding compliance. A complaint has been issued against the airline as 75% of the voting rights of South African airlines and equivalent air services licensees are required to be national residents, which was not met.
These concerns are an internal issue regarding the voting rights structure compliance issue, rather than anything that could immediately restrict everyday operations. Scheduled flights and ticket holders for future flights will not have to worry about requesting refunds in lieu of these ongoing battles with air service authorities.
Kirby Gordon, the chief marketing officer, has made a comment, according to News 24, regarding the organisation’s stand with the given ruling from the ASLC:
“In its latest communication, the ASLC has given FlySafair 12 months to align with this interpretation and will require monthly progress reports. However, the council has not provided specific guidance on what compliance should look like beyond its original ruling,”
First Published by: Getaway Magazine
Words compiled by: Louise Bell
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