Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has won a five-year contract with Lufthansa Group to provide ground handling services for its airlines at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) until 2030. As part of the agreement, Swissport will provide a full range of ground handling services for more than 40 flights per day, including passenger services, ramp handling, baggage management, aircraft cleaning, air cargo handling, and lounge hospitality … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Group awards Swissport with ground handling contract at London Heathrow
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Swissport nabs Lufthansa Cargo contract at Heathrow
Swissport in the UK has won a major cargo handling contract from the Lufthansa Group for London Heathrow Airport, which will see the company service the German airline group’s cargo at all of its UK destinations. Swissport will provide air cargo handling services at LHR for the Lufthansa Group’s carriers, including SWISS and Austrian Airlines, aside from offering landside trucking services. Also read: Swissport opens freight hub, greets Cathay Pacific Cargo in Frankfurt "We are pleased … [Read more...] about Swissport nabs Lufthansa Cargo contract at Heathrow
SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have finalised an order for three additional 777-300ER (extended Range) aircraft, valued at US$990 million at current list prices. This order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, follows SWISS' 2013 order for six 777-300ERs, and will form the backbone of the Swiss flag-carrier's long-haul fleet renewal. "I am delighted that with the formal signing of the contract, SWISS has set a further milestone in its … [Read more...] about SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
