EWN reports that the strike by South African Airways (SAA) cabin crew has seen the airline cancel 32 flights so far on Wednesday.  The airline confirmed that  28 domestic flights, three regional flights and one international flight have been cancelled.  

Employees affiliated to the South African Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) are demanding an increase in their daily meal allowance when travelling overseas.  Talks between SAA management and the union reached a deadlock on Tuesday night.  Meanwhile travellers affected by the strike have been left confused, frustrated and angry while making alternative plans after several flights have been cancelled due to the demonstration.  They have criticised the airline for failing to adequately communicate with customers.  SAA has filed an urgent application in the labour court seeking an interdict to stop the strike.

• Read this report by Mia Lindeque in full at EWN
• See too, Passengers frustrated by cancelled SAA flights, at TimesLive

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