Kenya: KQ to Begin Installing Wi-Fi On Long-Haul Flights in 2027
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to begin installing onboard Wi-Fi on its long-haul aircraft from the second quarter of 2027 as the national carrier seeks to improve passenger experience.
Kenya Airways (KQ) intends to initiate the installation of Wi-Fi on its long-haul aircraft beginning in the second quarter of 2027, according to Acting Managing Director and CEO George Kamal. The rollout will initially target aircraft operating long-haul routes to London, Paris, New York, China, and Amsterdam before expanding to shorter routes. Each aircraft undergoes installation one by one in the hangar, with KQ aiming to start with the long-range flights, according to Kamal.
One Boeing 777 aircraft is currently equipped with Wi-Fi, which Kamal claims will help lower the cost of the initial rollout. The process, however, may take time as the total cost of installing Wi-Fi across the fleet is estimated at $20 million to $22 million. Kamal mentioned that this challenge is the primary hurdle in installing Wi-Fi on the entire fleet.
The initiative aligns with the trend of other airlines introducing in-flight connectivity services. Approximately 70 percent of global commercial airlines now offer Wi-Fi services. KQ's planned investment will enable passengers on long-haul flights to access internet services while onboard, with the service eventually being extended to the rest of the fleet.
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