No KQ Aircraft Will Depart JKIA Starting Saturday, Pilots Association Says As They Down Their Tools

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov, 4 – The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) has announced that pilots attached to the national carrier Kenya Airways Will Down Their Tools starting Saturday 6.00 am (local time).

In a statement, they said that no aircraft at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will be flown by a KALPA member.

“On October 19, 2022, the association issued a 14-day industrial action notice to the management of Kenya Airways, as the last resort in our attempts to seek better working conditions for our members and ensure Kenya Airways is managed professionally,” read a section of their statement.

They accused KQ of failing to make any meaningful attempts to address their concerns despite hopes that they would soften their stance.

“Sadly Kenya Airways management’s actions have left us with no other option,” they say.

KALPA apologized to their passengers for any inconvenience caused saying that since their notice had elapsed it was within their rights to withdraw their labour.

In a separate statement, Kenya Airways put estimated losses if the strike goes ahead at 300 million shillings ($2.5 million) per day.