Kenya Airways has issued an update on the flight resumption following the end of a two-day strike that had been called by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union.
In a statement by Kenya Airways on Tuesday, the company confirmed it is in the process of normalising all the scheduled flights and on-time operations, assuring customers of restoring normalcy and on-time operations.
The strike had caused flight cancellations, delays, and diversions affecting both domestic and international travelers.
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) abandoned its two-day strike following disruption to flights at the country’s main Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and KAWU agreed to resume work following a meeting involving relevant government ministries and airport authorities.
The return-to-work deal was reached after negotiations involving the Ministry of Roads and Transport, the Ministry of Labor, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), and KAWU. The parties committed to addressing workers’ grievances through a collective bargaining agreement.
“Aviation contributes immensely to the economy of the country, and we are committed to ensuring that the sector remains stable,” said Davies Chirchir, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Roads and Transport, in a joint statement issued in Nairobi.
Under the agreement, airport operations at JKIA and other facilities resumed immediately.
“Immediate action includes reviewing the level of representation of Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) staff to consider grades previously proposed and agreed upon but not included,” the statement said.
Kenya Airways and other international carriers had reported schedule adjustments and extended delays due to air traffic control operational constraints.
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