South African Airways (SAA) has suffered greatly due to the strike initiated by NUMSA and SACCA and requires a radical restructuring to move forward.<\/p>\n
This is according to a statement from Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, who said that SAA is unable to continue in its current form.<\/p>\n
“The strike initiated by NUMSA and SACCA caused immense damage to the reputation, operations, and the deterioration of the finances of SAA,” Gordhan said.<\/p>\n
“The airline group will now go through a radical restructuring process which will ensure its financial and operational sustainability. There is no other way forward.”<\/p>\n
Gordhan added that the South African government is committed to a viable, sustainable, and profitable national airline, and it is exploring various solutions to achieve this vision.<\/p>\n
“It is our collective responsibility as South Africans to support SAA in its efforts to restore sales confidence among its customer base and rebuild revenues in the shortest possible time,” he said.<\/p>\n
“We therefore reassure customers and encourage them to buy tickets with confidence.”<\/p>\n
Gordhan stated that SAA is determined to remain open for business, adding that the airline would intensify its marketing campaigns to rebuild confidence in the airline.<\/p>\n
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