Kenya Airways to Benefit from Sita’s Fast Connectivity on its Route Network

Kenya Airways is set to benefit from Sita’s high-speed communication infrastructure as it embraces its modernization program under project Operation Pride.

Through Sita Connect, the airline will have access to high-speed, secure connectivity, linking employees and sales offices around the world to Kenya Airways’ central systems and applications to manage everything from reservations, check-in and boarding according to the service provider.

Mbuvi Ngunze, Group MD and CEO of Kenya Airways, said: “As we seek to position Kenya Airways for the future, we needed a single communications partner that could take care of all our connectivity requirements no matter where we operate. Sita, with its truly global footprint and experience, provided us with a world-class solution supported by a local presence in each destination, connecting even the furthest outstation to our hub in Nairobi.”

Hani El-Assaad, Sita president, Middle East, India and Africa, said: “Today connectivity on demand is the lifeblood of any airline, ensuring the smooth and rapid exchange of information needed to support effective operations no matter where in the world an airline operates, the size of their operation or their business model. We have used our global experience and presence to provide Kenya Airways with the latest communication solution that is able to cater to their own specific requirements.”

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With a global presence, Sita is able to meet the Kenya Airways’s complete connectivity requirements with tailored solutions for each location.

Central to the delivery is Sita’s AirportHub, a shared connectivity platform already used in more than 300 airports in over 100 countries.

Using Sita’s common-use infrastructure eliminates the complexity of dealing with local telecom providers while enabling Kenya Airways to connect securely to their central systems and applications from any airport in the AirportHub network.

Operation Pride, launched in October 2015 aims to: Close the profit gap (and get the airline to a 5 per cent after tax return), Revising their business model to focus on Africa, and achieving Financial stability.

Kenya Airways flies to 53 destinations including 43 destinations in Africa, carrying more than 4 million passengers every year.

According to PWC on “Air connectivity: Why it matters and how to support growth,” it states that:

“Transport infrastructure acts as a facilitator of growth unlocking latent demand. Moreover, enhancement of transport infrastructure, combined with development of an extensive network, can decrease general travel cost for passengers and goods.”

Thus, Kenya Airways’ growth prospects are positive for the economy with the latest infrastructure developments because with:

• Increased connectivity reduces air travel times, giving businesses access to a wider marketplace.
• Increased connectivity makes it easier for managers and executives to oversee far-flung operations, which infuses efficiency into those operations.
• Better transport linkages enable investment and human capital to flow more freely across borders, improving returns on investment for some projects.

Kenya Airways flies to 53 destinations including 43 destinations in Africa, carrying more than 4 million passengers every year.