Saudi Airlines Cargo resumed operating freighter fl ights to John F. Kennedy International Airport from 4 September in response to the size of the growing demand for shipping operations. Th e scheduled weekly freighter fl ight will run from Jeddah to New York City.

Acting VP commercial, Rainer Mueller, stressed that “this step will enhance the activity of air cargo operations to and from the United States conducted through the capacities available for both the seven weekly passenger and freighter fl ights scheduled to Washington DC as well as New York and Los Angeles.

“With this added route, Saudia Cargo continues to provide its customers the access to greater opportunities in terms of cargo tonnage and future destinations.”

Saudia Cargo operates a fleet of dedicated freighters and sells the bellycapacity on passenger aircraft for Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia, spanning a rapidly expanding global network. In addition to its scheduled freighter services, the cargo airline also provides worldwide charter fl ight solutions from a growing fl eet of dedicated charter aircraft.