FlySafair has confirmed that several flights into and out of East London are experiencing delays due to severe weather conditions.
Story Summary:
- FlySafair flights to and from East London are delayed due to bad weather and Air Traffic Navigation System restrictions.
- The South African Civil Aviation Authority has suspended landing and departure procedures for certain aircraft during low visibility conditions.
- FlySafair has published a list of affected flights with revised departure and arrival times.
FlySafair publishes list of East London flights affected by severe weather
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has temporarily suspended landing and departure procedures for FlySafair’s aircraft type as a result of poor visibility in the area.
The airline stated that normal operations will resume once the weather improves or when the SACAA lifts the restrictions.
FlySafair assured passengers that safety remains their top priority and encouraged those affected to check for real-time updates through their official communication channels.
“Once the suspension on these ATNS procedures is lifted, we will be able to return to normal operations,” the local carrier assured.
Here is the list of affected flights with their updated estimated departure and arrival times:
- FA9382: Johannesburg to East London, departed at 11:00, arriving at 12:35.
- FA9383: East London to Johannesburg, departed at 13:10, arriving at 14:40.
- FA9248: Johannesburg to East London, departing at 15:20, arriving at 16:55.
- FA9249: East London to Johannesburg, departing at 17:30, arriving at 19:00.
- FA388: Johannesburg to East London, departed at 11:20, arriving at 12:55.
- FA389: East London to Johannesburg, departing at 13:30, arriving at 15:00.
- FA240: Johannesburg to East London, departing at 15:40, arriving at 17:15.
- FA241: East London to Johannesburg, departing at 17:50, arriving at 19:20.
- FA9142: Cape Town to East London, departed at 11:00, arriving at 12:35.
- FA9143: East London to Cape Town, departing at 13:10, arriving at 14:50.
FlySafair apologised for the inconvenience caused and reassured passengers that they are working closely with authorities to resume regular service as quickly as possible.
