Mango working to mitigate pilots' strike
Mango Airlines says it is doing everything possible to mitigate the impact of a pilots' strike, which has caused delays to its flights around the country.
Pilots working for the low cost airline have gone on strike today over pay.
They are demanding a wage increase of eight-and-a-half percent. The company has put a six percent offer on the table.
Trade union Solidarity's Deone Reyneke says after failed talks which lasted four months, their members had no other choice but to stay away.
"The pilots and the first officers are receiving between 23% and 40% less than the market. That is why we are asking for 8.5%. We know that Mango is a low cost company that operates flights at a lower cost than others but, taking that into account, they are still below the market value," he said.
Spokesperson for Mango Airlines, Sergio dos Santos says information on the status of flights is being placed on all official channels of communication, including social media.
"We will be posting updates when or if there are any delays or cancellations. Importantly, they will be receiving SMSes if they used their cellphone numbers to update their details or book their flights. Essentially, we are re-accomodating were necessary and we are experiencing some slight delays but it is nothing major at this stage, he said.
The airline is also advising those who have booked to fly with them over the next few days to consider making alternative arrangements.
Travellers can also contact the airline for assistance.
Those who were booked to fly on ten Mango flights this morning were found seats on other operators' flights.
They are demanding a wage increase of eight-and-a-half percent. The company has put a six percent offer on the table.
Trade union Solidarity's Deone Reyneke says after failed talks which lasted four months, their members had no other choice but to stay away.
"The pilots and the first officers are receiving between 23% and 40% less than the market. That is why we are asking for 8.5%. We know that Mango is a low cost company that operates flights at a lower cost than others but, taking that into account, they are still below the market value," he said.
Spokesperson for Mango Airlines, Sergio dos Santos says information on the status of flights is being placed on all official channels of communication, including social media.
"We will be posting updates when or if there are any delays or cancellations. Importantly, they will be receiving SMSes if they used their cellphone numbers to update their details or book their flights. Essentially, we are re-accomodating were necessary and we are experiencing some slight delays but it is nothing major at this stage, he said.
The airline is also advising those who have booked to fly with them over the next few days to consider making alternative arrangements.
Travellers can also contact the airline for assistance.
Those who were booked to fly on ten Mango flights this morning were found seats on other operators' flights.