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Flights are delayed as workers strike at Kenya’s main airport
The strike by Kenya Aviation Workers Union caused up to four-hour flight delays at major airports, affecting passengers and airport-dependent businesses amid unresolved labor disputes.
- On Monday, airport workers launched a planned strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, delaying flights and disrupting departures and arrivals.
- The dispute stems from implementation issues with a collective bargaining agreement, with airport workers issuing a seven-day strike notice last week and demanding better pay, benefits and working conditions.
- Kenya Airways warned customers to check flight status before travelling, while the Kenya Airports Authority activated contingency measures and engaged stakeholders to resolve the strike.
- Schedule adjustments by Kenya Airways and contingency steps by the Kenya Airports Authority signal ongoing operational strain, risking broad inconvenience for passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- As a major hub, disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International have wider regional implications, with the strike over collective bargaining agreement implementation risking delays in travel, trade, and tourism.
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