Sita News
Stuttgart Airport aims for 30 kiosk use with major SITA installation
Stuttgart Airport aims to have 30% of its ten million passengers checking in on SITA’s new compact AirportConnect S3 Kiosk following the largest deployment of the kiosk in Europe to date.
SITA and LoyaltyPlus to simplify frequent flyer programmes
In a move to provide airlines of all sizes with the ability to have a frequent flyer programme, SITA today announced a partnership with leading customer loyalty specialist, LoyaltyPlus, to integrate their solutions into SITA’s Horizon portfolio of passenger services which are used by more than 130 airlines.
SITA upgrades Brazil’s air-ground communications system
SITA has completed a vital upgrade to Brazil’s air-ground data link communications system as the country embarks on a major air traffic management modernization programme
SITA to revamp check-in at new Bangkok Airport
Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) today announced that the 50 million passenger Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport will be among the first international gateways capable of providing a CUPPS platform.
Indonesian airline move to SITA’s Horizon to power growth
On the eve of major network expansion, Indonesia’s third largest private carrier, Sriwijaya Air, today announced the completion of a successful migration to SITA’s Horizon passenger management and distribution platform.
SITA appointed by Virgin Atlantic as network guardian
Aviation communications specialist SITA today announced their appointment by Virgin Atlantic as the airline’s Network Guardian with primary responsibility for all voice and data IT services, which will result in a significant reduction in network communication costs.
Malaysia Airlines goes mobile with SITA
Malaysia Airlines today announced the launch of MHmobile - flymas.mobi - the most comprehensive menu of mobile phone functionality available to airline passengers anywhere in the world and developed by SITA Lab.
SITA signs $26.7m deal to bring passenger self service to Kenyan airports
SITA today announced a ten year, $26.7 million agreement, with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) for a complete upgrade of passenger processing at the country’s two international gateways, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi and Moi International Airport (MIA), Mombasa. This includes the installation of the country’s first ever self-service check-in kiosks.
SITA survey finds huge growth in online booking in brazil
A global benchmark survey of leading airport hubs has found that online booking among passengers using the Brazilian gateway, Sao Paulo Guarulhos, has risen almost 50% over the last twelve months, it was announced today at the ALTA Airline Leaders’ Forum in Cartagena, Colombia.
20% growth in passenger self-service check-in across six major airport hubs
SITA, the specialist provider of IT solutions to airlines and airports, today said that a major survey of passenger habits at six leading airport hubs across five continents has found 20% growth in adoption of self-service check-in options over the last year and that passengers are demanding improvements in security procedures and airport dwell times as they check-in less baggage.
SITA unwraps CRM innovation
Airlines will now be able to get a lot closer to their passengers - including their likes and dislikes - thanks to an innovation called Customer Journey, from the airline IT specialist, SITA.
SITA reports growth in turnover
SITA has reported consolidated revenues of $1.47 billion for the year 2008, up 3.5% on the previous year’s figure of $1.42 billion.