SAA pilots call for drug smugglers to be brought to book

The South African Airways Pilots' Association is happy to announce that the pilots who were detained in London following the discovery of a drug haul in crew suitcases, have returned safely to South Africa.

SAA pilots are extremely proud of their profession and the airline for which they fly.  We are deeply offended that the criminal behaviour of some reckless individuals has damaged the reputation of the airline and by association our profession.

The pilots feel strongly that the guilty parties must be brought to book and will co-operate fully with the authorities to ensure that this happens.  It is extremely unfortunate that the criminal actions of a few people can so badly tarnish the image of both the pilots and the many fantastic cabin crew members who work for SAA. 

Captain Jimmy Conroy

SAAPA Chairman

Statement issued by the South African Airways Pilots' Association, January 23 2009

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well, yes, exactly. But Where is big-mouth Kaya now that the chips are down and SAA needs some strong management? Seems like he is hiding behind one of the plush chairs in his office and keeping his head below the parapet. What an abysmally weak sense of . .more responsibility, management, coherence and empathy he has. Lover of the good times and invisible in the bad times. Disgraceful! . .less by Plutarch on January 23 2009, 17:02 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The question is: Are SAA implicated in drug smuggling? The statement doesn't address adequately what this association would do with errant pilots. In typical "pilot" style it merely brags about its high standards and greatness. Reminds me of the story of the pilot on a blind date. After three hours non-stop . .more talking he says "Ok...enough about flying. Now let's talk about me". . .less by Dave on January 26 2009, 08:58 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@ Dave Yes, and after another three hours of non-stop talking, I said "well, OK, enough about me, let's talk about you. What do you think of me?" by Pilot on January 26 2009, 13:05 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

So flying a plane is now a profession? Sounds like a really good wheeze to me - and so much less demanding than those silly old professions like engineering, medicine, accountancy et al... As for the nice things said about SAA...purrlease! Try flying in the back for once and you'll change . .more your mind PDQ. . .less by Anglo on January 26 2009, 13:10 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

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