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
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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
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
Virgin, Delta move cargo handling under one dnata roof at 11 UK airports
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
Virgin Atlantic Cargo resumes seasonal daily to Chicago
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is resuming its seasonal daily flights to and from Chicago from 27 April, giving its customers in the buoyant US Midwest market a wider choice of services. The carrier already offers customers a year-round service to the region through its daily flights linking London and Detroit. The addition of A330-300 services ex Chicago will boost its capacity offering by a further 16 tonnes a day and help customers in the US achieve fast connections with the UK and Europe as well … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo resumes seasonal daily to Chicago
Partnerships are the future for Saudia Cargo
Saudia Cargo is in discussions with at least two Chinese carrier groups on a strategic partnership to extend its footprint in North Asia. Speaking to Payload Asia during the recent Air Cargo India event in Mumbai, Saudia Cargo’s vice-president commercial, Rainer Mueller said talks are ongoing with Chinese carriers including both the Hainan Group and Air China. “What I foresee is the strengthening of our footprint in this area, so it will be similar to our partnership on the North Atlantic and … [Read more...] about Partnerships are the future for Saudia Cargo