Passengers stranded as strike disrupts flights at Kenya's main airport
Summary
A strike by air traffic control workers at Kenya's main airport in Nairobi has caused flight delays and cancellations for two days. Hundreds of passengers have been stuck at the airport, with some waiting many hours or overnight as talks between unions and airport managers continue without agreement.Key Facts
- The strike is happening at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Air traffic control workers are demanding better work conditions and enforcement of a previous agreement.
- Kenya Airways and other airlines have delayed or canceled flights due to the strike.
- Some passengers have waited over 12 hours and spent the night at the airport.
- Talks between airport management and worker unions broke off without resolution.
- JKIA is a busy regional hub, handling about nine million passengers last year.
- Similar strikes have occurred at this airport in past years over worker issues.
- Airlines are allowing passengers to change flights without extra fees due to the disruption.
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