Qantas has been allocated unlimited capacity and frequency on the Australia- Korea route for a 10-year period by Australia’s International Air Services Commission. Qantas sought the allocation to allow operation of a weekly freighter on a route between Australia, Seoul Incheon, Anchorage and Chicago, using a B747F wet-leased from Atlas Air. … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA & NZ: Qantas allocated cargo rights on Korea route
AUSTRALIA & NZ: Jetstar plans to fly long-haul from Singapore
Jetstar, the discount carrier of Qantas Airways, has announced plans to commence long-haul flights from its major Asian hub in Singapore to Australia, north Asia and possibly European destinations by the end of this year. The airline said in a statement that it will operate two wide-bodied Airbus A330-200 aircraft at Changi Airport and hopes to soon launch pre-flight sales once arrangements with several destination airports are finalised. The discount carrier already flies A330 aircraft to six … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA & NZ: Jetstar plans to fly long-haul from Singapore
AUSTRALIA & NZ: Air NZ, JAL latest in price-fixing charges
Air New Zealand and Japan Airlines are the latest to be targeted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in the long running investigation into price fixing in the air cargo market. This most recent action makes Air NZ and JAL the 14th and 15th airlines to be linked to the allegations, which have involved court action by authorities in the United States, Britain and in Europe. Blasting the charges against it, Air New Zealand (ANZ) general counsel John Blair said the … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA & NZ: Air NZ, JAL latest in price-fixing charges
E-freight for Aramex, Dubai Customs & Emirates
Aramex, the global logistics and transportation solutions provider, has joined Dubai Customs and Emirates Airline in implementing the e-freight system, a first-of-its-kind initiative for the cargo industry in the Middle East. The initiative, spearheaded by Dubai Customs and Emirates Airline, makes Dubai the first city in the Middle East to adopt paperless cargo operations. The new e-freight system provides paper-free operations to enhance trade movement by allowing airlines, freight … [Read more...] about E-freight for Aramex, Dubai Customs & Emirates
Singapore Airlines' Q4 net profit up six-fold
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has said its fourth quarter net profit soared more than six-fold as the global economic rebound boosted travel and cargo demand. Net profit in the three months to March was S$278 million (US$197.5 million), up from $42 million in the same quarter the year before, the company said in a statement. Together with the $404 million net profit in the third quarter, the fourth quarter earnings reversed $466 million in losses recorded in the financial first half. The airline … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines' Q4 net profit up six-fold
Dubai Int'l grows April cargo, pax despite ash
The volcanic ash cloud that grounded flights around the world for six days last month had a minimal impact on growth at Dubai International as April cargo and passenger numbers rose 19.6 and 13.9 per cent respectively, year-on-year. The airport handled 178,357 tonnes of cargo in April and 3.9 million passengers. … [Read more...] about Dubai Int'l grows April cargo, pax despite ash
