KQ offers free flight rebooking for passengers hit by aviation strike
Kenya Airways is offering free flight rebooking for passengers affected by the recent Air Traffic Control workers' strike. The airline is currently working to clear a backlog and expects to resume normal operations by September 2nd.
Why it matters
This provides relief to travelers impacted by labor disputes and highlights the operational challenges faced by national carriers during industrial action.
Kenya Airways planes at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport /FILE
Kenya Airways has announced free flight rebooking for passengers whose travel plans were disrupted by the Air Traffic Control workers’ strike, as the airline works to clear a backlog and restore normal operations.
In a statement on Tuesday, the national carrier said affected customers can reschedule their flights at no additional cost.
“Following the Air Traffic Control workers' strike call-off this morning, our teams have been proactively working through the backlog to restore normal operations,” Kenya Airways said.
“Customers should expect some delays as our teams restore flight schedules. We anticipate resuming our normal scheduled operations by Wednesday, 2nd September 2026.”
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