Flysafair future hangs in the balance

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has designated FlySafair’s request for ministerial exemption from complying with some provisions of the Air Service Licensing Act as premature.

Media reports indicate that FlySafair has allegedly breached South African laws and aviation licensing conditions in relation to the foreign ownership rules.

Creecy has communicated her decision to the airline’s CEO, Elmar Conradie, following the request that was contained in FlySafair’s application letter for…