Two lawmakers were denied boarding passes under unclear circumstances despite having paid for tickets and going through the security procedures at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.
The Sunday Standard revealed that they were in possession of a video showing Wajir Women Representative Fatuma Gedi in a heated exchange of words with the airline officials and police at the airport.
“This is not the first time I am flying with Sax,” Gedi stated.
The Women Rep stated that she was travelling to Wajir to attend the International Women’s Day celebrations alongside Nominated Senator Falhada Iman.
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The two remarked that they checked in at Wilson Airport and were directed to the VIP section before things went south.
“My husband dropped me at the airport at 6am because I am heavily pregnant and I don’t like being in a rush. The VIP section was closed but when they saw us they opened it,” Falhada told the press.
“Mheshimiwa Gedi came in at 6:30am and her bodyguards and personal assistant who were travelling with us proceeded to the Fly Sax lounge,” the Senator added.
Their bodyguards and assistant were handed boarding passes without those of their bosses who were in the VIP section.
The airline admitted that the incident happened and affirmed that they will get to the root of the matter and issue a comprehensive response on Monday.
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Gedi was forced to charter a flight for Sh600, 000 to attend the event.
