WON'T RELENT

[PHOTOS]: Passengers stranded as pilots' strike bites

Say the sales department should book alternative flights for them

In Summary

• Kenya Airways pilots have boycotted work leaving the planes grounded, leading to a massive cancellation of flights.

• The pilot's lobby, (Kenya Pilots Association) says they are not resuming duties until KQ's management reinstates the suspended provident fund.

Kenya Airport Pilots Association secretary general Muriithi Nyagah during a press briefing at their offices in Rubani House, Airport North Road, Nairobi on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
WON'T RELENT: Kenya Airport Pilots Association secretary general Muriithi Nyagah during a press briefing at their offices in Rubani House, Airport North Road, Nairobi on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Grounded planes at the airport on Saturday, November 5, 2022
CANCELLATIONS: Grounded planes at the airport on Saturday, November 5, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Stranded passengers have poured out their frustrations as a result of the ongoing pilots’ strike that has seen KQ flights suspend operations.

Kenya Airways pilots have boycotted work leaving the planes grounded, leading to a massive cancellation of flights.

Some of the passengers who could not travel due to the stalemate have decried the extra costs they have to incur, claiming the airline has told them to look for accommodation as the issues are addressed.

They are now demanding that the sales department books alternative flights for those who had booked to travel as they had other engagements.

The pilot's lobby, (Kenya Pilots Association) says they are not resuming duties until KQ's management reinstates the suspended provident fund.

Striking pilots under Kenya Airport Pilots Association attend a meeting at their offices in Rubani House, Airport North Road, Nairobi on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
NO WORK: Striking pilots under Kenya Airport Pilots Association attend a meeting at their offices in Rubani House, Airport North Road, Nairobi on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Striking pilots under Kenya Airport Pilots Association attend a meeting at their offices in Rubani House, Airport North Road, Nairobi on Saturday, November 5.
STALEMATE: Striking pilots under Kenya Airport Pilots Association attend a meeting at their offices in Rubani House, Airport North Road, Nairobi on Saturday, November 5.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Striking pilots under Kenya Airport Pilots Association attend a meeting at their offices in Rubani House, Airport North Road, Nairobi on November 5, 2022/ANDREW KASUKU
Striking pilots under Kenya Airport Pilots Association attend a meeting at their offices in Rubani House, Airport North Road, Nairobi on November 5, 2022/ANDREW KASUKU
Passengers are stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after pilots under Kenya Airport Pilots Association begun their strike on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
NO FLIGHTS: Passengers are stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after pilots under Kenya Airport Pilots Association begun their strike on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
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