Kenya Airways cancelled an unspecified number of flights on Monday after
pilots refused to take up some shifts, the airline said.
Kenya Airways said in a statement in Nairobi that the
airline had, however, made alternative arrangements to take care of all
passengers.
airline had, however, made alternative arrangements to take care of all
passengers.
“We have cancelled and combined some flights to manage the situation and to
ensure our affected guests are taken care of,” the airline said.
The disruptions at the carrier, which says it carries 12,000
passengers a day, started over the weekend.
passengers a day, started over the weekend.
The reason for a “go-slow” action taken by the pilots was not immediately
known.
The union that represents them, KALPA, went on strike last year demanding
the exit of the then board chairman and chief executive.
KALPA officials did not return Reuters calls seeking immediate comment.