🧰 Improve ground operations efficiency (boarding, fueling, baggage handling).
Analyze and adjust flight schedules to avoid stacking too many departures in congested evening slots.
Stagger departures from JKIA based on historical congestion data
🌦 Invest in better forecasting tools and pilot training for weather-related delays.
Use aviation-specific weather APIs (e.g., MeteoBlue Aviation) to predict delays.
Create contingency flight plans for wet season months (April–May, Oct–Nov).
👩✈️ Prevent delays from cascading due to late crews or aircraft.
Use AI-based crew scheduling tools that factor in previous delays and duty limits.
Implement predictive aircraft assignment to reduce dependency on delayed inbound flights.
📲 Keep passengers informed to reduce boarding bottlenecks and improve satisfaction.
Use SMS/email updates for gate changes and boarding delays.
Display delay causes transparently on info boards and Kenya Airways app.
🛫 Coordinate airspace usage and prioritize slot allocations.
Engage with Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to streamline air traffic flows during high-traffic hours.
Adopt data-sharing between airlines and airport systems (A-CDM – Airport Collaborative Decision Making).
Share with operations, crew scheduling, and executive teams.
📌TARGET AUDIENCE
Aviation Analysts & Policy Makers
The insights help inform decisions on improving aviation infrastructure and policies.
How they benefit:
-Understand regional flight patterns.
-Propose improvements to air traffic systems or airport processes.
Kenya Airways (KQ) Management & Operations Team
They can use the findings to identify causes of delays and improve operations.
How they benefit:
-Identify trends in delays.
-Improve scheduling, staffing, and turnaround times.