Cathay Pacific and SITA announce network connectivity expansion
January 25, 2025
Cathay Pacific and SITA have unveiled a partnership to enhance network connectivity at 51 airports worldwide.
The collaboration, part of Cathay Pacific’s drive to adopt cloud applications while supporting legacy systems, will see network bandwidth increase by up to five times, ensuring faster and more reliable connectivity.
The renewed partnership builds on Cathay Pacific’s long-standing relationship with SITA, transitioning from the original SITA Connect to the newly launched SITA Connect Go service.
This next-generation solution will offer the airline access to bandwidths of up to 300 Mbps across its airport network, supporting smoother operations.
The rollout, set to be completed over a 12-month design, build, and implementation phase, will focus on delivering enhanced performance at every stage. SITA Connect Go employs dual Internet connectivity to boost efficiency, scalability, and security, making it a robust foundation for Cathay Pacific’s digital ambitions.
Sumesh Patel, SITA Asia President Asia Pacific, said: “This agreement with Cathay Pacific is a true testament of how we are able to help airlines maximise their network infrastructures which are key for their ongoing operations.
“The fact that Cathay Pacific was one of our first clients for SITA Connect and is now one of the first adopters of SITA Connect Go is a clear sign that our technology is delivering valuable results. Airlines and airport networks in APAC are facing challenges with legacy network infrastructure.
“SITA Connect Go offers a robust, scalable, and secure SD-WAN platform to meet the need for the growing bandwidth demand and helps airlines shift their focus towards their customers.”
Rajeev Nair, general manager – IT Infrastructure and Security at Cathay Pacific, added: “Airlines across the world have a clear need for strong and robust airport infrastructure so that we can center our attention on providing the optimal passenger experience.
“SITA Connect has been helping us deliver efficient operations at airports for several years and we are confident that this renewed partnership with SITA will allow us to significantly increase the network capacity of our existing network in the most cost-effective way, enabling us to further enhance our operational efficiency and allowing us to continue focusing all our efforts on our customers.”
