06 Feb 2019 | 11:46 AM UTC
Kenya: Nairobi Airport (NBO) workers call off strike February 6 /update 1
Kenyan airport workers call off planned strike at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) February 6; flight disruptions possible
Event
Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi called off a strike initially scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 6, to allow for negotiations over a proposed change in management of the airport. As such, normal operations are expected thoughout the day. Further strike are however possible, should the negotiations fail.
Context
NBO serves over 4 million passengers annually and has flights to 53 destinations.
Advice
Individuals flying through NBO are advised to monitor development to the situation and contact their airlines for further information.