Singapore Airlines (SIA) is set to return to New York on 9 November, when it launches nonstop flights between Singapore and JFK International Airport, as the carrier sees "some early signs of optimism about a recovery in air travel." This will be the first time SIA will operate nonstop flights to JFK. Before the pandemic, the airline flew to JFK via Frankfurt, whilst nonstop flights from Singapore landed at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Also read: SIA, trade associations … [Read more...] about SIA’s nonstop flights to New York shift to JFK with belly cargo in mind
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DHL adds B767 freighters to trans-Atlantic
DHL Express has added the first of six 53.5 tonne capacity Boeing 767ER Freighters into its fleet replacing the shared capacity of its MD-11F aircraft that are currently in use through a joint venture with Lufthansa Cargo. The new 767ERF aircraft will serve daily direct flights between the US and Europe, including daily direct flights between DHL Express' major European hub in Leipzig, Germany, and New York JFK, and a daily direct flight between DHL Express' major international Americas regional … [Read more...] about DHL adds B767 freighters to trans-Atlantic
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Japan Airlines has said it is canceling cargo flights between Tokyo Narita and New York JFK from 1 October, part of a reduction in freighter services for the second half of its fiscal year ending 31 March. “The airline is currently facing a tough environment, particularly in terms of its North American freighter business,” JAL said. “Even though the price of fuel has stabilized, it has remained at a very high level. Furthermore, the business outlook centering on North America … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines
