Kenya Airways Suffers Sh905 Million Loss During Three-Day Strike
Kenya Airways reported significant financial losses after employees participated in a three-day industrial action that disrupted flight operations and revenue.
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Kenya Airways reported significant financial losses after employees participated in a three-day industrial action that disrupted flight operations and revenue.
Angry Nigerian travelers stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport protested alleged neglect by Kenya Airways following widespread flight cancellations linked to an air traffic control strike.
Despite maintaining strong passenger demand, Kenya Airways has recorded losses of Sh16.1 billion, primarily attributed to chronic aircraft shortages and operational disruptions.
Kenya Airways is once again facing challenges with a significant portion of its fleet grounded, representing about 18 percent of its available seating capacity.
Kenya Airways is urging Members of Parliament to reject a government bill that seeks to regulate the import of strategic goods, fearing the new military gear law could benefit competitors like Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines.
Kenya Airways has issued assurances to its customers, stating that the airline is on track with its operations.

Kenya Airways announced a pre-tax loss of 17.93 billion shillings ($138.30 million) in 2025 due to lower revenue, with plans to boost performance by adding an extra aircraft to its London Heathrow route in July.

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Kenya Airways has appointed NSE boss Kiprono Kittony and David Ndii to its board, signaling a significant shake-up in the airline's leadership.
Kenya Airways is expected to have a new board of directors appointed before the end of the week, according to CS Chirchir.
Kenya Airways says it is experiencing delays of up to four hours.
Kenya Airways has named Habil Waswani as its acting chief executive officer, replacing Kamal who recently exited the role. The leadership change comes as the national carrier navigates ongoing operational and financial restructuring efforts.
Kenya Airways is grappling with a critical shortage of operational aircraft following more than ten years of financial and managerial instability. The airline’s fleet crisis has severely disrupted its domestic and international flight schedules.
Kenya Airways announced it will soon unveil a plan to sell a stake to a strategic investor, marking a significant step nearly a decade after the state-owned carrier first initiated privatization efforts.
The CEO of Kenya Airways remains optimistic about the national carrier's future despite facing continuous challenges, including the impact of the Middle East war shortly after recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced that it will resume its flights between Nairobi and Dubai starting May 14.

The Iran war continues to cause a global energy shock, driving fuel prices up and shaking the world economy, with Asia looking to COVID-era playbooks to tackle the crisis from the Strait of Hormuz blockage. Daily life in Asia is disrupted by the fuel crisis, and poor countries face catastrophe as the global economy pays a high price for the conflict.
Kenya Airways has announced a significant loss of Sh17.2 billion, attributed to a plunge in revenue following the grounding of part of its fleet.
The appointments are effective March 5, Kenya Airways said.
Ndii has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of Kenya Airways.
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More international carriers have cancelled or suspended flights across parts of the Middle East following widening airspace closures triggered by coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran, deepening…
The national carrier has waived change fees and offered complimentary flight rescheduling for travelers whose journeys were disrupted by ongoing industrial action within the aviation sector.
The national airline is taking decisive steps to reduce expenses and reverse financial losses amid ongoing operational challenges.
Kenya Airways reported a widened half-year loss of Sh16 billion, driven by an Sh11 billion surge in operating expenses that offset revenue gains. The financial results underscore persistent cost pressures facing the national carrier.
A Sh300 million advertising dispute involving Kenya Airways (KQ) and Digital Mara Media is now proceeding to an arbitration tribunal for resolution.
Kenya Airways has issued a defense regarding its reported record loss of Sh17 billion.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a significant net loss of Sh17.2 billion, marking its return to a loss-making position.
Kenya Airways stated that demand for seats on its flights has surged to nearly 100 percent, attributing the increase to the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Kenyans have begun returning from Dubai on the first repatriation flight, with Kenya Airways announcing efforts to bring back citizens of both Kenya and the UAE.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has appointed NSE boss Kiprono Kittony and David Ndii to its Board, signaling a shake-up in the airline's leadership.
KQ said move follows approval of slots by Dubai International Airport.
Kenya Airways has announced the cancellation of its Nairobi-New York flights, citing adverse weather conditions as the reason for the disruption.