Carriers

Japan Airlines

by Payload Asia

Japan Airlines has said it is canceling cargo flights between Tokyo Narita and New York JFK from 1 October, part of a reduction in freighter services for the second half of its fiscal year ending 31 March. “The airline is currently facing a tough environment, particularly in terms of its North American freighter business,” JAL said. “Even though the price of fuel has stabilized, it has remained at a very high level. Furthermore, the business outlook centering on North America … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines

British Airways World Cargo

by Payload Asia

A former executive in British Airways’ cargo business has agreed to plead guilty to price-fixing in the US and will serve eight months in jail and pay a fine of US$20,000. Keith Packer, a British citizen, was formerly commercial general manager for British Airways World Cargo. He pleaded guilty to conspiring to fix cargo rates for air shipments to and from the US, the Justice Department said. Packer is the first foreign national and third individual charged as part of an ongoing … [Read more...] about British Airways World Cargo

The right time for CASS in Sri Lanka?

by Payload Asia

Implementation of CASS is a contentious topic discussed in airline circles: IATA has been having on going discussions in Sri Lanka with the national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines, as well as other on-line carriers on implementation of the Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS) in the country. IATA has also been in close dialogue with the Sri Lanka Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) with regard to the proposed implementation. CASS is a system designed for billing and settling of accounts … [Read more...] about The right time for CASS in Sri Lanka?

Cargo priority on Canada’s W. Coast

by Payload Asia

It’s tempting to observe that Canada has pretty much ‘missed the boat’ when it comes to air cargo. With an airport system long in the hands of government bureaucrats, a near solitary focus on passengers and the absence of any Canadian cargo-savvy passenger airline, let alone a globally-focused, dedicated cargo carrier, has all conspired to give air cargo a very low profile at the majority of airports across the country. It is surprising considering the vast country was … [Read more...] about Cargo priority on Canada’s W. Coast