Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo have signed long-term contracts with dnata to co-locate their cargo handling at London Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London Gatwick where the carriers operate and at six other UK regional airports - Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds/Bradford and Newcastle. Effective 8 June 2016, the new ‘one roof’ handling strategy being rolled out across the UK will further enhance the airlines’ joint venture partnership and promises more … [Read more...] about Virgin, Delta move cargo handling under one dnata roof at 11 UK airports
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Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines enhance US-UK network
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic announced changes to their respective summer 2017 schedules to optimise their joint network between the US and the UK. The move reflects the strong partnership between the two airlines, which is focused on offering customers more travel choices and flexibility, the duo said. The changes include, on Delta’s side: A new four times a week London Heathrow to Portland, Oregon seasonal service will begin on 26 May 2017, the first between this US West Coast city … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines enhance US-UK network
BIFA frustrated by possible delay on Heathrow runway decision
The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers has expressed its frustration that a decision on the expansion of UK airport capacity is likely to be delayed for a further six months. In June this year, following the Airports Commission report on airport capacity in the UK, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said that it backed the report’s proposal that the UK must push ahead on the expansion of aviation capacity with a new runway at … [Read more...] about BIFA frustrated by possible delay on Heathrow runway decision
Rhenus boosts Japan frequencies
Rhenus Logistics has launched an extended service to Japan, with an increase of its air and ocean freight routes as part of its strategic plan to improve its UK and EU gateways to global markets and following the recent opening of its London Heathrow facility. The company now operates five air freight consolidations per week alongside weekly ocean departures, focussing on exporting consumer goods to its key destinations in Tokyo and Osaka. The service is managed by Rhenus’ four main hubs, in … [Read more...] about Rhenus boosts Japan frequencies
B&H Worldwide launches AOG logistics centre
Specialist aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide has extended its AOG service to cover its entire global operation. Based at London’s Heathrow airport the new B&H 24/7 Critical Logistics Centre is a permanently staffed single point of contact for all customers needing expert critical logistics assistance wherever they are located in the world. The centre becomes fully operational on 1 August 2015. Says B&H’s Group CEO, Stuart Allen: “When a customer calls us at 3am to ask … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide launches AOG logistics centre
B&H Worldwide launches AOG logistics centre
Specialist aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide has extended its AOG service to cover its entire global operation. Based at London’s Heathrow airport the new B&H 24/7 Critical Logistics Centre is a permanently staffed single point of contact for all customers needing expert critical logistics assistance wherever they are located in the world. The centre becomes fully operational on 1 August 2015. Says B&H’s Group CEO, Stuart Allen: “When a customer calls us at 3am to ask for … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide launches AOG logistics centre