- In separate statements, the airlines said the protests have disrupted the scheduled flights and they continue to monitor the situation.
- According to Kenya airways, the protests have resulted in delays and cancellation of some flights.
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) and Jambo Jet now say that their flights have been interrupted over the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) staff protests.
In separate statements, the airlines said the protests have disrupted the scheduled flights and they continue to monitor the situation.
According to Kenya Airways, the protests have resulted in delays and cancellation of some flights.
This has affected departing and arriving flights.
"We continue to observe the situation and will update you on the affected flights.
"For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Excellence team on +254711024747; via WhatsApp on +254705474747 or X @KQSupport," KQ said on Wednesday.
Jambo Jet in its statement said all scheduled flights leaving and coming to JKIA will be on hold until further notice.
"We therefore recommend that you hold your journey to the airport until we publish the new schedule.
"We apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding."
The airport workers strike began on Tuesday, at midnight and it is still on.
This move by the airport staff also comes barely a day after the High Court temporarily halted the proposed leasing of the airfield following a suit filed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission(KHRC) and the Law Society of Kenya(LSK) at the High Court.
The two entities challenged the push to take over the running of JKIA by the Indian company for a period of 30 years and argued that the airport is a strategic and profitable national asset.
The petitioners said the deal is irrational and violates the principles of good governance, accountability, transparency, and prudent and responsible use of public money.
The Indian firm has proposed to upgrade the airport, including the construction of a second runway and a new passenger terminal under a 30-year lease.