JOHANNESBURG - SAA is allaying fears of delayed flights as pilots embark on 'work-to-rule’ industrial action.
It says contingency plans are in place to limit disruptions.
Salary negotiations between the national carrier and unions have deadlocked.
SAA is offering a three-year package which includes a longevity salary model for pilots.
The initial increase will be 7.66 percent followed by 3 percent in 2025 and 2026.
But, the SAA Pilots Association and National Transport Movement are demanding 15.7 percent.
The airline says it's navigating financial pressures of high fuel prices, a weak rand and intense competition.
It says its offer is fair and generous.