American Airlines Cargo has further expanded its international reach with the appointment of General Sales Agents (GSAs) in three additional destinations outside of its network – Croatia, Slovenia and Kuwait. This brings American’s European network to 18 cities in 12 countries. In Croatia and Slovenia R-BAG the Central Eastern Europe and Balkans specialist company has been chosen to represent American from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) in Slovenia and at Zagreb International (ZAG) in … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo Expands international reach
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American Airlines Cargo appoints HAE
American Airlines Cargo has chosen Heavyweight Air Express (HAE) as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in the United Arab Emirates. HAE replaces long-standing GSA, Airline Cargo Resources (ACR) which has recently chosen to downsize its commitments in the region. This is the second area of the world in which HAE was chosen as American's GSA following its appointment to cover sales across a number of countries in central, east and north Africa, as well as South Africa in … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo appoints HAE
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
Virgin Atlantic Cargo sees good growth in Nigeria, appoints new GSA
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed VN Cargo Connect as its new general sales agency partner in Lagos, Nigeria. The airline operates daily A330 flights to and from Nigeria’s largest city and in 2016 celebrates 16 years of services between Lagos and London Heathrow. In support of the new Virgin Atlantic contract, VN Cargo Connect has increased the size of its sales team in Nigeria from seven to 12 people to maximise revenue opportunities for the airline and to meet its high standards for … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo sees good growth in Nigeria, appoints new GSA
Airfreight yields continue to drop
WorldACD reported global airfreight volume in April increased by 3.3 per cent year-over-year (YoY), slightly lower than the growth in Q1, with the origin Europe (4.1 per cent) and the destination North America (12.6 per cent) as the best performing areas. Yields continued to drop: measured in USD, they have now lost almost 11 per cent of their early 2014-values. Excluding surcharges, however, yields in USD increased by 1.4 per cent YoY during the first four months of 2015. In line with … [Read more...] about Airfreight yields continue to drop
Coyne appoints KIWI as Singapore GSA
Coyne Airways has appointed KIWI Logistics Cargo GSA as its general sales agent in Singapore. Established in 2013, KIWI Logistics Cargo GSA is bringing a fresh approach to airline cargo sales in this developed market, with a focus on efficiency, simplicity and reliability. Larry Coyne, CEO, Coyne Airways "We are delighted to be working with this young and ambitious GSA that shares many of the same values on which Coyne Airways was founded over 20 years ago," said Coyne Airways CEO Larry … [Read more...] about Coyne appoints KIWI as Singapore GSA