Latest figures from the Association of European Airlines cast doubt on the idea that the industry is seeing green shoots of recovery. Overall cargo traffic for the continent’s carriers was 15.1 percent year on year in August, compared to 16.8 percent in July. Leading carriers also showed no significant improvement. Air France traffic remains 20.4 percent down (-19.5 in July), Lufthansa is 14.1 percent down (-14.9 percent in July), Cargolux 16.5 percent (-17.2 percent in July), and KLM … [Read more...] about No green shoots for Europe’s carriers
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JAL code shares with Vietnam Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start code sharing on flights operated by Vietnam Airlines (VN) between Fukuoka and Hanoi from 27 October, JAL said. Vietnam's sustained high economic growth has continued to attract many foreign investments including from Japanese enterprises, and as a tourist destination, has also been gaining popularity for its unique heritage, art and culture. To meet the rising demand for both business and leisure travel, JAL has been expanding its reach to Vietnam. … [Read more...] about JAL code shares with Vietnam Airlines
Swissport handling Qantas at Heathrow
Swissport International has been appointed by Qantas Freight to provide cargo ground handling services at London Heathrow Airport. Operations started in mid-September. The new business is the third major win by Swissport Cargo Services UK within the last two month, following South African Airways and Finnair, the ground handler said. … [Read more...] about Swissport handling Qantas at Heathrow
AF-KLM Cargo load factor up in Sept
September load factor at Air France-KLM Cargo (including Martinair) was up 2.2 percentage points in September, year-on-year, to 66.1 per cent. As a result of major cuts to freighter services, capacity was down 20 per cent, while volumes were down 17.2 per cent. … [Read more...] about AF-KLM Cargo load factor up in Sept
JAL sees stability start to return
Japan Airlines delivered another stable month in terms of cargo volumes in August, with volumes down 10.8 per cent year-on-year. That compares with a first-quarter figure to 31 June that was down 10.3 per cent year-on-year and second-quarter volumes down 8 per cent. … [Read more...] about JAL sees stability start to return
Qatar expands India services
Qatar Airways is starting flights from Doha to two new destinations in India this month - Amritsar from 11 October and Goa from 25 October. Its cargo GSA in Amritsar is Hercules Aviation while the GSA for Goa will be announced shortly. … [Read more...] about Qatar expands India services