Airline staff strike paralyses operations

But Mr Naikuni disputed the claims saying the legal requirement was three flight attendants.

“There is no way we’ll operate flights in a dangerous manner...we are still sticking to the standards,” the KQ boss said.

The workers vowed to table evidence before the KCAA --the industry regulator-- to prove their claims.

“We thank KCAA for the quick action to ensure safety rules are adhered to,” said Mr George Okoth, a flight purser, in charge of cabin crew.

Mr Naikuni discounted claims that some staff had been dismissed via text messages saying proper disciplinary steps will be taken before any dismissal.

Messages seen by the Daily Nation asked staff to report to duty and ignore the strike.

About 300 staff were gathered at the union’s offices, but Mr Naikuni said only 102 had participated in the strike out of the 3500 staff.