Pilots seeking mediation to avert Kenya Airways crisis

A pilot. The Kenya Airline Pilots Association argues that the breach of CBA has elevated tensions within the pilot fraternity, and affected their promotion and training. SHUTTERSTOCK

What you need to know:

  • Kenya Airways pilots say that failure to resolve the labour standoff will lead to a halt in operations.
  • The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (Kalpa) is accusing KQ of breaching sections of the current CBA signed with the pilots.
  • A prolonged industrial action would push the debt-laden airline deeper into the red.