FlySafair confirms no disruptions to flights after an Air Services Licensing Council ruling requiring adjustments to its voting rights structure. The airline maintains full compliance and assures passengers that operations will continue as scheduled.
South Africans can continue booking flights with confidence as FlySafair confirms there will be no disruptions to its operations following a ruling by the Air Services Licensing Council .
The ruling, which stems from a technical interpretation of airline ownership laws, requires FlySafair to make adjustments to its voting rights structure within 12 months. However, the airline has reassured passengers that this regulatory process will have no impact on flights or day-to-day operations.The ASLC’s decision follows a complaint lodged by rival airline Lift, challenging whether FlySafair meets South Africa’s 75% local ownership rule.
Despite this ruling, FlySafair remains fully licensed and operational while it assesses its options, which include adjusting its ownership model or challenging the interpretation through legal channels.“At this stage, we are pleased that there is no threat to our ability to operate and that we can continue to focus our attention on our customers. Customers can continue booking and flying with confidence, knowing that FlySafair remains fully operational while we address this matter.
As the aviation sector navigates this new interpretation of the law, all eyes will be on how FlySafair and other airlines adapt in the months ahead.This account is used for publishing branded/sponsored content. For any enquiries please email: [email protected] or call: +27 72 109 6979
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