travel 31 August 2026 Nile Post

Uganda Airlines Flags Nairobi Flight Delays Due to ATC Issues

Uganda Airlines has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential delays for flights to and from Nairobi. The disruptions are attributed to ongoing operational challenges with air traffic control at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/367874/uganda-airlines-warns-of-nairobi-flight-delays-amid-air-traffic-control-challenges

Travellers flying to or from Nairobi with Uganda Airlines should brace for possible flight delays. The national carrier has released a statement acknowledging operational difficulties impacting air traffic control services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

These air traffic control challenges at Kenya’s main international airport are reportedly causing disruptions to flight schedules, affecting both arrivals and departures. Uganda Airlines has indicated that its services operating to and from Nairobi may experience these delays.

This situation follows a similar advisory from Kenya Airways, which also alerted its passengers to delays at JKIA, citing the same air traffic control issues. Kenya Airways had noted that departures were facing delays of up to three hours while authorities worked to resolve the problems.

Uganda Airlines assured its passengers that its teams are actively monitoring the situation. The airline is collaborating with aviation and airport authorities to minimize any impact on travel plans. They have apologized for any inconvenience caused and emphasized their commitment to maintaining safe and reliable flight operations.

Further updates will be provided as the situation unfolds. Passengers are encouraged to remain patient as efforts continue to rectify the air traffic control challenges at JKIA, which could affect those using Nairobi as a final destination or a transit hub.

Source: Nile Post