As part of American’s commitment to support the expansion of its healthcare and pharmaceutical services, American Airlines Cargo has announced the opening of a new Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) facility at its London Heathrow (LHR) cargo center. The new room is 1,700 square feet (160 square meters), and is a testament to the airline’s dedication to temperature-controlled healthcare shipments. The new CRT can accommodate up to 16 times more standard euro skid pallets at one time … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo opens new CRT facility in London
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American Airlines Cargo expands service in Mexico
American Airlines Cargo is pleased to announce that it has selected G Force GSA Mexico as its new General Sales Agent (GSA) in Mexico, following the retirement of American’s current GSA. The American and G Force partnership will also provide local sales expansion into five new locations to provide even greater service throughout the country, leveraging a robust team with extensive experience in cargo sales and services. As of July 2017, G Force will be responsible for selling … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo expands service in Mexico
American Airlines Cargo continues to break records at London Heathrow
As the cargo industry continues to grow, American Airlines Cargo also continues to set new records. On the first week of March 2017, its London Heathrow (LHR) team broke its fourth daily record since August of 2016. On 3 March 2017, the team moved nearly 1.1 million pounds (489,849 kgs.) of freight into and out of LHR, a new record for a single day's throughput. American transported an impressive 600,000-plus pounds (276,672 kgs.) of cargo from the UK to the U.S., … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo continues to break records at London Heathrow
American Airlines Cargo continues to grow service between LAX and New Zealand
As New Zealand Day approaches, American Airlines Cargo reflects on the last six months of its new service between Los Angeles (LAX) and the New Zealand city of Auckland (AKL). Since the route’s mid-year launch in 2016, the carrier has seen consistent, rapid expansion—a developing story perfectly illustrated by the short notice shipment of a world renowned honey. Manuka honey, lauded for its healing properties, is produced in New Zealand by bees that pollinate the native manuka plant. … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo continues to grow service between LAX and New Zealand
American Airlines cargo team busy this Valentine’s Day season
Love is in the air—as in Valentine’s Day flowers being shipped from field to florist by an American Airlines Cargo team that continues to lead the industry in terms of development and performance within the space. Perhaps nothing else has the inherent ability to say it all quite like a bouquet of flowers: “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” “congratulations”—and even, simply, letting a loved one know you’re thinking of them—a flower communicates a common theme of warmth and … [Read more...] about American Airlines cargo team busy this Valentine’s Day season
American Airlines Cargo benefits from B787-9 on int’l routes
American Airlines has launched its international B787-9 service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Madrid Barajas (MAD) in Spain, offering cargo customers up to 36 LD3 positions, or 12 pallets, depending on the market. The B787-9 is also currently operating from DFW to Sao Paulo (GRU) and, in January, will be added to the DFW-Paris (CDG) route. Similarly, in February of 2017, cargo customers will also benefit from the use of the new B787-9 between DFW and Incheon (ICN). "The introduction … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo benefits from B787-9 on int’l routes
