Kenya Airways faces flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport due to air traffic control industrial action
Kenya Airways has confirmed widespread flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA following an industrial action by Air Traffic Control ATC workers. Delays are stretching beyond six hours, and a number of flights have been cancelled or rescheduled. The airline's Corporate Communications department issued a customer update on Monday, August 31, 2026, stating that the ATC walkout created a significant backlog. Kenya Airways urged passengers not to proceed to the airport unless they had first confirmed the status of their individual flights via its official website, www.kenya-airways.com, or the KQ Mobile App. Passengers were also encouraged to update their contact details to receive timely notifications. Travellers affected by the disruption have been offered the option to change or reschedule their bookings without incurring any penalty. Kenya Airways stated that its teams are working continuously to manage the fallout and minimize inconvenience, apologizing for the disruption and emphasizing that the safety of customers and crew remains its highest priority. JKIA is Kenya's principal international gateway and a busy aviation hub in East Africa.
