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JKIA Strike Forces Kenya Airways Schedule Changes With Delays Up to Four Hours

Airport regulators activated contingency measures to clear passenger backlogs during the continuing labor action.

Passengers wait for their delayed flights at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Overview

  • Kenya Airways reported air traffic control delays affecting both departures and arrivals, prompting timetable revisions.
  • The carrier issued a travel advisory urging customers to verify flight status through official channels and consider rebooking.
  • Passengers have faced extended waits, including reports of being held onboard aircraft pending takeoff clearance.
  • Union members launched the work stoppage on Monday over unresolved grievances, including a delayed collective bargaining agreement, pay, and working conditions.
  • Officials said efforts are underway to reduce backlogs and gradually stabilize operations at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, one of Africa’s busiest hubs.