Amanze Chinonye
Kenyan passengers stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) accused authorities and airlines on Monday of failing to provide adequate assistance during an aviation workers’ strike, with some alleging that foreign travellers were moved to hotels while they remained at the terminal without food or clear information, Prime Business Africa reports.
The allegation of discrimination could not immediately be independently verified. It was also unclear whether nationality played any role in determining which passengers received hotel accommodation.
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The aviation workers’ strike, which began on Sunday, has disrupted flights at JKIA and other Kenyan airports, leaving hundreds of passengers facing delays, cancellations and uncertainty over their travel arrangements.
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) said the industrial action followed unresolved grievances over workers’ welfare, remuneration, collective bargaining agreements, job security and career progression.
Passengers at JKIA reported lengthy waits and limited information about their flights.
The Star newspaper reported that some airlines had begun arranging hotel accommodation for affected passengers. Other travellers, however, complained of difficulties obtaining information and assistance with rebooking.
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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) said some departing flights were experiencing delays and advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest information. The authority said it was working with aviation agencies, airlines and other stakeholders to minimise the disruption.
The industrial action has also affected operations at Moi International Airport in Mombasa.
The disruption at Kenya’s main international aviation hub has left travellers facing missed connections, cancelled plans and additional costs, putting pressure on the government, aviation authorities and airlines to resolve the labour dispute and restore normal operations.
Authorities and airlines could also face increased scrutiny over the distribution of assistance to stranded passengers if complaints of unequal treatment persist.
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