Results for: Airport Strike

A strike at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, caused widespread disruption to flights, including those operated by Kenya Airways. The protest, against a proposed lease of the airport to an Indian company, led to numerous cancellations and delays. The strike highlights the urgent need for modernization at the airport, which faces infrastructural challenges and overcapacity. However, the situation remains unresolved, with no final decision yet on the proposed public-private partnership.

A nationwide strike by airport ground handlers in Portugal, scheduled for August 31st to September 1st, is set to disrupt travel plans for British holidaymakers during the final weekend of the UK summer holidays. The strike, prompted by ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions, is expected to cause widespread delays and cancellations at major Portuguese airports.