Rotational delays caused by air traffic congestion at OR Tambo International Airport led to widespread flight disruptions on Wednesday, 14 August 2024.
- OR Tambo International Airport experienced significant delays due to air traffic congestion.
- Both domestic and international flights were affected by these rotational delays.
- Several FlySafair flights were impacted, with passengers advised to check with airlines for updated schedules.
Flights delayed at OR Tambo Airport on Wednesday, 14 August 2024
On Wednesday, 14 August 2024, OR Tambo International Airport faced significant disruptions as rotational delays impacted flight schedules across the board.
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed that the delays were caused by air traffic congestion, affecting operations for both international and domestic departures.
“Passengers are urged to contact their respective airlines or agents for updated flight times,” the statement read.
These FlySafair flights were affected
The delays particularly impacted FlySafair flights, with numerous flights either delayed or rescheduled due to the ongoing issues at OR Tambo.
Some of the affected FlySafair flights include:
- FA206, FA344, FA848, FA373, FA121, FA669
- FA262, FA382, FA600, FA416, FA216, FA248
- FA288, FA252, FA204, FA214, FA232, FA390
- FA268, FA113, FA691, FA278, FA115, FA125
- FA849, FA345, FA381, FA207, FA690, FA374
- FA263, FA120, FA114, FA383, FA124, FA289
- FA217, FA249, FA391, FA269, FA233, FA667
- FA279
“We understand the inconvenience this may cause and are working diligently to update flight schedules,” FlySafair noted.
While updates from competing domestic airlines were yet to surface when this article was published, passengers affected by the delays were advised to keep an eye on their flight status and stay in touch with their airlines for real-time updates as the situation continues to evolve.
