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Kenya Airways and Jambojet warned of flight disruptions on Tuesday following the ongoing airport workers’ strike, which has affected air control, thus crippling operations at airports.
In a statement, Jambojet said several flights across the network will continue to be affected.
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and uncertainty this may cause to your travel plans. The situation remains fluid, and we are closely monitoring developments in coordination with the relevant airport authorities,” it said.
The airline requested its passengers not to proceed to the airport for their scheduled flights until they receive a further update from them regarding their respective flight status.
“We will continue to provide timely communication via SMS, email, and our official social media platforms as soon as more information becomes available. Please be assured that we are doing everything within our control to minimise the impact on your journey and to keep you informed every step of the way,” said Jambojet.
Similar updates have since been issued by Kenya Airways and Uganda Airlines.
Kenya Airways announced delays of up to four hours for departures out of JKIA following operational disruptions in air traffic control.
The airline said it is working closely with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and other airport stakeholders to minimise the impact on passengers and ensure safety.
KCAA said on Monday it’s working to resolve the issue. “KCAA wishes to provide the following update regarding flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Recovery efforts are actively underway, and passenger backlogs are being cleared in a structured and prioritised manner. Operations are progressively stabilising, with normal schedules expected to resume as soon as possible.”
It added that all aircraft movements continue to be managed in accordance with established aviation standards.
“We acknowledge the inconvenience caused to passengers and sincerely appreciate the patience and cooperation extended during this period.
Travellers are advised to confirm flight details directly with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport.
KCAA remains fully engaged with all aviation partners to ensure a smooth and orderly restoration of services,” the authority’s Director General Emile Arao said in a statement.
The aviation workers downed their tools on Monday at 6 am, disrupting air travel across the country.
The workers, through their union, Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), issued a seven-day strike notice warning of what would happen if their grievances were not addressed.
They termed the strike as their last resort to the culmination of the KCAA’s “insensitive and chest thumping attitude towards employees’ issues and an outright lack of goodwill in engaging the union to resolve industrial disputes which have remained outstanding for over seven years”.
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