Passengers travelling through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Friday morning were caught up in delays after poor visibility disrupted flight operations.
Kenya Airways confirmed that the situation affected both departures and arrivals, forcing the airline to divert some of its flights to Moi International Airport.
“We wish to inform our customers to expect some flight delays for departures and arrivals due to low visibility affecting operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO),” the airline said.
The airline said the move was purely for safety, noting that flight diversions are standard when visibility drops to unsafe levels.
Travellers have been advised to brace for delays as the airline works to restore normal operations once conditions improve.
Kenya Airways said its teams are keeping a close eye on the situation and will adjust schedules as soon as it is safe to do so.
The carrier also apologised to passengers for the inconvenience, asking for patience as the disruption continues.
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding.” It added in a statement to its customers.
This comes as the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) moved a step closer to the modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after hosting prospective bidders for a site inspection of the airport.
The authority explained that the site visit allowed bidders to engage directly with the project environment and better understand the scope and expectations.