FlySafair may have circumvented South African ownership laws, with concerns about its control by its Irish parent company ASL.

For months, South Africa’s aviation landscape has been clouded by regulatory uncertainty, with FlySafair at the centre of a dispute over ownership structures and compliance with nationality provisions. After concerns were raised by rival airline, the Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC) ruled that FlySafair must adjust its voting rights within 12 months—but crucially, the airline remains fully operational, ensuring that passengers can continue booking and flying with confidence.