DHL will be operating more European cargo flights for British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) from theend of January under their cooperation partnership that started in 2003.
BAWC announced that it has increased the number of European short-haul freighter services itruns by 40% following a multi-million pound investment that demonstrates its commitment to thecargo industry. The short-haul A300F and B757F flights to and from Heathrow are used to feedintercontinental cargo into its long-haul, ex-UK freighter flights, and also distribute overseasfreight to European destinations.
From the end of January 2007, the new schedule will deliver 45 weekly wide-body services(previously 32 services) across 11 European destinations, putting Milan and Frankfurt hubs firmlyat the heart of BA World Cargo’s European offering and continuing the carrier’s relationship withoperating partner, DHL.
In detail, BA World Cargo is adding five services into and one service from Milan bringingthe total number of rotations to six per week. Rome is opened up as a new freighter route with fourservices per week. The carrier will also add one rotation to the Frankfurt service, bringing thetotal to six per week. Stockholm and Paris schedules also increase from one to two per week.
Chris Bosworth, general manager commercial development at BA World Cargo, commented: “Theshort-haul freighter programme has gone from strength to strength since its inception in October2003. This significant investment will not only benefit our customers in Europe, but also customersthroughout our global network who will have additional options for shipping freight into and out ofEurope.
“Traffic to and from Italy in particular has grown rapidly and in addition to Frankfurt,Milan now becomes a key hub for BA World Cargo. This improved schedule complements our long-haulfreighter network, bellyhold operations and trucking service and reflects our commitment to growingour global network and investing in our business to meet the changing needs of our customers.”
