Passengers flying with Kenya Airways should expect continued delays even after aviation workers called off their two-day strike and resumed normal duties. The national carrier says it is working to clear a backlog of disrupted flights, with scheduled operations expected to return to normal from Wednesday, September 2.
Highlights
- Aviation workers have called off the two-day strike.
- Kenya Airways is clearing a backlog of affected flights.
- Passengers should expect some delays on Tuesday.
- Affected travellers can reschedule without paying extra fees.
- Normal scheduled operations are expected from Wednesday.
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Kenya Airways Begins Clearing Flight Backlog
Kenya Airways has cautioned passengers that the end of the aviation workers’ strike does not mean flights will immediately return to normal.
The airline says its teams are currently working through a backlog created during the industrial action, resulting in continued delays across some routes.
The carrier expects the situation to improve progressively, with normal scheduled operations targeted for Wednesday, September 2.
The delays are therefore linked to the recovery process rather than a continuation of the strike.
Passengers Advised to Check Flight Status
Travellers whose flights have been affected will receive updates through SMS, WhatsApp or email using the contact information provided when making their bookings.
Kenya Airways is also urging passengers to independently confirm their flight status through its website or mobile application.
The airline’s “Manage Booking” feature allows customers to review their travel details and update their contact information where necessary.
Passengers affected by the disruption can also reschedule their flights without paying an additional fee.
Strike Called Off
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union called off the industrial action on Tuesday after reaching agreements on several outstanding labour matters.
The development paved the way for affected workers to return to their normal duties and for aviation operations to begin recovering.
However, airlines still have to accommodate passengers whose travel plans were disrupted during the strike, meaning the effects of the industrial action could continue for some time.
Full Recovery Expected Wednesday
Kenya Airways says its teams remain deployed across its network as they work to restore flights to their original schedules.
The carrier has apologised to passengers affected by the disruption and thanked them for their patience as the recovery process continues.
Safety, the airline says, remains its main priority as it works to restore normal operations.
For passengers travelling on Tuesday, checking flight information before heading to the airport could help avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
For travellers, the strike may be over but patience will still be part of the journey as Kenya’s aviation sector works to get back on schedule.
