FlySafair has confirmed that the Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC) has issued a verdict of non-compliance regarding its ownership structure, applicable to the airline’s domestic service licence.
FlySafair received a letter from the ASLC regarding findings of non-compliance with nationality provisions under the Domestic Air Services Licensing Council Act. The verdict follows representations made by FlySafair and Lift on December 11, 2024.
In November, the airline received notice that its ownership structure was non-compliant with nationality provisions under the International Air Services Licensing Act, as reported by Travel News.
In response, FlySafair applied for legal intervention against the ruling, also reported by Travel News. As the ASLC has not determined the sanctions it would impose against the carrier, it continues to fly internationally while the matter is before court.
In a statement, FlySafair said it had always complied with the voting rights requirements of the applicable legislation and that it remained steadfast in its commitment to meeting all regulatory obligations.
Furthermore, in response to the ASLC’s interpretation, the airline is carefully assessing its options to address the matter. In a statement, the carrier said these options included implementing adjustments aligned with the Council’s interpretation or pursuing a challenge through appropriate legal channels.
“Given the ambiguity in the relevant legislation, we are awaiting further insight into the Council’s reasoning to fully understand their perspective on the alleged infringement before taking the necessary steps,” the airline stated.
In the statement, FlySafair said it would continue its services while the situation was being resolved and that the ASLC had invited the parties to a follow-up meeting on January 14 for what it termed “aggravation and mitigation”.
