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Comair’s BRPs say they’ve received final binding offer from preferred investors
They say the terms of the offer must now be incorporated into a business rescue plan.
A creditors meeting to discuss the embattled airliner, which was placed under business rescue in May, has been postponed from today to Monday.
The airline requires a substantial cash injection.
Shoddy maintenance by unqualified technicians was one of the main reasons that led to 44 planes being grounded from three different airlines.
Following the number of flights that were cancelled on Tuesday, some passengers accused the airlines of poor communication.
Comair and the South African Airways have had to ground some planes on Tuesday operating between Cape Town, Joburg and Durban.
Workers affiliated to Numsa announced their intention to strike last week. They are demanding a salary increase of 12% a 13th cheque and travel allowance.
Numsa confirmed its intent to go on strike as its members demand a 12% salary increase and a guaranteed 13th cheque.
One of the most clever spins on the dagga ruling is from local airline kulula, using the tagline 'Can you get much higher?'
Should the couple take up Kulula's offer, the airline will roll-out the green carpet and fly them down for free.
Workers affiliated to the United Association of South Africa have turned down the latest wage offer.
Workers are demanding a 35 percent increase, over three years, while Comair is only offering 22.5 percent.
Comair yesterday received a 48-hour strike notice from employees demanding higher wages.
It’s understood a guinea fowl allegedly flew into one of the plane’s engines shortly after it took off.
Executive Manager Iain Meaker says airlines have the capability to cancel flights with no penalty.
The airline’s CEO says the new planes will help keep ticket prices more affordable.