American Airlines Cargo has further extended its reach in eastern Europe with the appointment of FlyUs as its GSA in both Hungary and Poland. Effective June 1, FlyUs took on responsibility for the airline’s cargo sales in each country. Both countries are currently off-line destinations in the American Airlines network with cargo being trucked from both Budapest and Warsaw to London, Frankfurt, Munich or Paris for direct entry into the system. All eight American Airlines … [Read more...] about FlyUs represents AAC in Hungary, Poland
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AAC announces new B787 routes
American Airlines Cargo has announced the use of the new B787-800 Dreamliner aircraft for four international routes: â–ª Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Beijing (PEK) – June 2, 2015 â–ª DFW and Buenos Aires (EZE) – June 4, 2015 â–ª DFW and Shanghai (PVG) – June 26, 2015 â–ª Chicago (ORD) and Narita (NRT) – August 18, 2015 Jim Butler, president of American Airlines Cargo, said: “With the addition of the 787, we are able to more effectively utilise our … [Read more...] about AAC announces new B787 routes
AAC expands seasonal service in UK, Ireland
American Airlines Cargo has introduced three new UK and Ireland service points to its summer schedule for 2015. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Shannon will all see the introduction of flights from the USA starting in May. Cargo service between Glasgow and Philadelphia has commenced yesterday (3 May), and service between Edinburgh and New York’s JFK as well as Shannon and Philadelphia will begin on 7 May. AAC will utilise B757 aircraft in these markets, perfect for smaller size shipments … [Read more...] about AAC expands seasonal service in UK, Ireland
AA Cargo adds three European destinations
American Airlines Cargo has introduced three new mainland European cities - Athens, Lisbon and Venice - to its summer schedule for 2015. Cargo service between Lisbon and Philadelphia as well as Venice and Philadelphia commenced on 29 March. Service between the Greek capital, Athens and Philadelphia will start on 15 April. Lisbon and Athens will be served using a B757 aircraft, and Venice will see an A330-300. “These are three great additions … [Read more...] about AA Cargo adds three European destinations
New AA Cargo non-stop JFK to Madrid
American Airlines Cargo Division (AA Cargo) has announced a new cargo service to Spain from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Effective immediately, AA Cargo is offering daily nonstop 757 service to Madrid's Barajas International Airport (MAD). The new Madrid lane marks American Airlines' fourth direct lane into Spain–with three flight options into Madrid and one into Barcelona from the US. The enhanced global network is designed to provide customers with … [Read more...] about New AA Cargo non-stop JFK to Madrid
Security training for pharma customers
DHL and American Airlines Cargo have started offering joint training to educate pharmaceutical customers on how best to comply with the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). The training includes discussion on the required process for becoming a Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF). Facilities that volunteer to participate in the CCSP program will be able to tender cargo directly to a passenger air carrier or freight forwarder. … [Read more...] about Security training for pharma customers