South African Airways will temporarily carry FlySafair passengers as FlySafair pilots continue their two-week strike.
FlySafair’s pilots are demanding a 10.5% salary hike next year, followed by 4.5% and 4% increases over the following two financial years.
To help the beleaguered airline, South African Airways (SAA) stepped in this week, starting with the Durban–Cape Town route and operating two flights on Tuesday.
SAA will further continue operating some of FlySafair’s flights until Sunday, 27 July 2025.
See the full schedule below:
23 July 2025 at 09:00
- FlySafair would like to inform you that flight FA186 from Cape Town to Durban and flight FA187 from Durban to Cape Town will now be operated by South African Airways (SAA).
- As a result, the flight numbers and departure times have changed.
Please see the updated details below:
- SA2968 (previously FA186) is now scheduled to depart Cape Town at 19:30 and arrive in Durban at 21:30.
- SA2967 (previously FA187) is now scheduled to depart Durban at 17:00 and arrive in Cape Town at 19:00.
Please note the important information below:
- Online check-in is not available for these flights
- Check-in for these flights must be completed at the SAA counters. Counters open 2 hours before departure and close 30 minutes before departure.
- Please arrive at the airport as early as possible as online check-in is not available for these flights.
SAA will also operate the below flights for the rest of the week:
24 July:
- SA2968 (previously FA162) is now scheduled to depart Cape Town at 19:30 and arrive in Durban at 21:30.
- SA2967 (previously FA163) is now scheduled to depart Durban at 17:00 and arrive in Cape Town at 19:00.
25 July:
- SA2968 (previously FA178) is now scheduled to depart Cape Town at 19:30 and arrive in Durban at 21:30.
- SA2967 (previously FA179) is now scheduled to depart Durban at 17:00 and arrive in Cape Town at 19:00.
26 July:
- SA2968 (previously FA178) is now scheduled to depart Cape Town at 19:30 and arrive in Durban at 21:30.
- SA2967 (previously FA179) is now scheduled to depart Durban at 17:00 and arrive in Cape Town at 19:00.
27 July:
- SA2968 (previously FA182) is now scheduled to depart Cape Town at 19:30 and arrive in Durban at 21:30.
- SA2967 (previously FA183) is now scheduled to depart Durban at 17:00 and arrive in Cape Town at 19:00.
Highlighting their focus on performance, FlySafair stated…
“At FlySafair, we prioritise punctuality and are proud to be the most on-time airline in the country, as monitored by OAG.”
They also addressed potential issues, adding,
“However, delays can occur. If you’re experiencing a delay, please know that we’re working hard to minimise the disruption.”
