Jambojet has asked passengers not to proceed to the airport without confirmation after flight disruptions linked to industrial action by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU).
In a notice on Tuesday, February 17, the carrier explained that the situation remains uncertain as efforts continue to clear delays experienced on Monday.
“We regret to inform you of flight disruptions on 17th February 2026 following the industrial action by KAWU, affecting air traffic control. As a result, several flights across the network will be affected, as we continue to resolve backlog from 16th February 2026.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and uncertainty this may cause to your travel plans. The situation remains fluid, and we are closely monitoring developments in coordination with the relevant airport authorities,” the notice read.
Jambojet directed customers to wait for official communication before heading to the airport to avoid inconvenience.
“Kindly do not proceed to the airport for your scheduled flight until you receive a further update from us regarding your flight status. We will continue to provide timely communication via SMS, email, and our official social media platforms as soon as more information becomes available,” the notice added.
Jambojet assured passengers that mitigation measures were underway to reduce the disruption’s impact.
“Please be assured that we are doing everything within our control to minimize the impact on your journey and to keep you informed every step of the way,” the notice concluded.
