1 reviews | Active since May 2023
Extremely Disappointing Customer Experience on Flight 263 - Urgent Attention Required
Dear FlySafair Customer Service,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep disappointment and concern regarding the exceptionally poor customer service I encountered during my recent flight on FlySafair. As a loyal customer who has frequently flown with your airline for both personal and work-related purposes, the treatment I received on Flight 263 from Durban Kingshaka Airport to OR Tambo Airport was absolutely unacceptable.
Upon boarding the plane, I approached one of your flight attendants, who was responsible for checking boarding passes and guiding passengers to their seats. Polite and eager to find my assigned seat, I politely asked him to assist me in locating seat 1A. To my shock and dismay, his response was incredibly dismissive and unhelpful. He curtly rep****, "I check tickets, I don't check seat numbers," leaving me to identify my seat unaided. This lack of basic courtesy and refusal to fulfill his responsibilities as a flight attendant was truly disheartening.
Furthermore, when I requested his name in order to address this issue appropriately, he outright refused to disclose it and made deliberate attempts to hide his name badge. This behavior only exacerbated my distress and raised concerns about the transparency and accountability of your staff members. Seeking assistance from the flight attendant in charge, I was met with a similar dismissive attitude from a white female employee, who appeared to prioritize protecting her "friend" and ***orker over addressing my valid concerns.
To my utmost discomfort, throughout the flight, the flight attendants involved, including the individual responsible for the initial incident, engaged in conversations about me in Afrikaans, accompanied by giggling and glances in my direction. This experience left me feeling singled out, humiliated, and subjected to what can only be described as borderline ****** behavior. I was the sole recipient of such treatment, which further accentuated the distressing nature of the situation.
While I understand that isolated incidents may occur, the collective unprofessionalism and indifference exhibited by your employees, particularly the flight attendant named Daan, were deeply troubling. As a customer who has placed my trust in FlySafair, this incident has shattered my confidence in the airline's commitment to customer service excellence and fair treatment for all passengers.
I kindly request that you take immediate action to investigate this matter thoroughly. It is crucial to identify the flight attendant involved and ensure appropriate disciplinary measures are taken to address their behavior and prevent any recurrence in the future. Additionally, I urge you to provide sensitivity training to all your employees to foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and professionalism.
I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. I sincerely hope that FlySafair, an airline that I have valued and recommended in the past, will take proactive steps to rectify this situation, restore my faith in your services, and reaffirm its commitment to treating all passengers with dignity and respect.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at *** to discuss this matter further or provide any additional information that may assist in resolving this issue.
Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you and witnessing the necessary steps taken to address my concerns.
Yours sincerely,
