Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has been appointed as cargo ground handler for Virgin Australia’s new services from Melbourne to Hong Kong. They will be providing terminal handling and all documentation. The five-times-weekly flights began on July 5th, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft with 14 tonne belly-hold capacity. Cargo sales on these Virgin Australia flights will be marketed by Virgin Atlantic Cargo, which also sells space on Virgin Australia’s existing long-haul … [Read more...] about Hactl wins new Virgin Atlantic Cargo contract
John Lloyd
David Geer appointed MD of Virgin Atlantic Cargo
David succeeds John Lloyd, who in May announced his decision to leave the airline after 30 years. John, who has headed Virgin Atlantic’s cargo division since 2000, officially steps down in August. David joined Virgin Atlantic in April 2012 as Head of Strategy & Development at Virgin Holidays following six years as a Manager with L.E.K Consulting. He has spent the last five years with Virgin Holidays, most recently as Commercial, Product and Business Development Director, before … [Read more...] about David Geer appointed MD of Virgin Atlantic Cargo
Virgin Atlantic Cargo introduces Seven times a day, Seven times a week
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is now offering customers seven flights a day, seven times a week to and from New York, just in time to meet fast-growing customer demand to and from the U.S. In March and April, the airline saw its business from London - Heathrow to New York increase by 20% and 21% respectively on budget, while tonnage from the U.S. to the UK in March rose 3%, contributing towards Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s best overall month for three years. Now, Virgin Atlantic is … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo introduces Seven times a day, Seven times a week
More Cargo opportunities to and from Australia
With effect from July 5, 2017, Virgin Australia will operate five Airbus A330-200 flights a week on the route, each offering 14 tonnes of cargo capacity. Virgin Atlantic Cargo will be responsible for selling all of the capacity on these flights, extending its long-haul international sales contract with Virgin Australia, which also includes its operations connecting Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne with Los Angeles. John Lloyd, Managing Director of Virgin Atlantic Cargo, said: “This is … [Read more...] about More Cargo opportunities to and from Australia
Virgin gives customers more choice to the U.S. in 2017
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is giving customers in the UK a wider choice of services in 2017 with the launch of a new daily service from London to Seattle and extra flights from Manchester to the U.S. Seattle joins the airline’s network on 26 March ex Heathrow and Virgin has high hopes for the route. “Seattle is in the top 15 import/export markets for cargo between the UK and U.S. and the level of interest from customers since we announced plans to start the route last year … [Read more...] about Virgin gives customers more choice to the U.S. in 2017
Virgin Australia renews cargo deal with Virgin Atlantic Cargo
Virgin Atlantic Cargo will continue to provide international long-haul cargo sales and management for Virgin Australia, Australia’s second largest airline, through a new long-term agreement. The extension of the longstanding partnership between the two airlines follows last year’s launch of Virgin Australia Cargo to manage the cargo operations of Virgin Australia across its extensive domestic and short-haul international network. The two airlines have worked together since February 2009 … [Read more...] about Virgin Australia renews cargo deal with Virgin Atlantic Cargo
