Credited from: AFRICANEWS
Flights in and out of Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have faced significant delays due to a strike initiated by aviation workers as they demand better working conditions and fair pay. The national airline advised passengers to check their flight statuses before arriving at the airport, cautioning about potential air traffic control delays affecting schedules, according to BBC and LA Times.
Reports indicate that thousands of passengers are stranded both inside and outside the airport as some families wait for their loved ones who remain stuck within terminals. Experiences shared by travelers highlight frustration, with one individual having waited for over six hours, further emphasizing the impact of the strike on passenger plans, according to Reuters and Africanews.
The ongoing strike follows a breakdown in negotiations between the aviation workers' union and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, as previous agreements for improved pay and working conditions faced delays. Kenya Airways and the Kenya Airports Authority are activating contingency measures to handle the disruptions while seeking to resume normal operations, according to LA Times, Reuters, and BBC.