Information update by Kenya Airways vis a vis flight disruptions

KENYA AIRWAYS GETS AHEAD OF THE RUMOUR MILL BY GIVING DETAILS ON FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS

(Posted 29th July 2017)

Kenya Airways has issued a further statement, giving an update on today’s flight disruptions caused by an apparent crew shortage which hit earlier today.
Said the airline just moments ago:

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Further to our earlier statement, Kenya Airways has cancelled 8 flights out of JKIA today due to operational disruption caused by flight deck crew constraints. This will have an impact on about 30 sectors on our network.
We apologise to our guests for any inconvenience caused and assure that they remain our highest priority. We will endeavor to ensure any affected guests are rebooked on other flights.
For more information, contact our 24 hour contact centre on +254 20 327 4747. You can also follow us on Twitter: KenyaAirways, Facebook: Kenya Airways, Linkedin: Kenya Airways Instagram: OfficialKenyaAirways and Youtube: Kenya Airways Channel.

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Still has no confirmation been confirmed by at least two sources about the main cause of the operational challenges the airline was suddenly faced with and until such confirmation has been received beyond reasonable doubt will no rumours be entertained here.