Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will further extend
its freighter network with the launch of a new service to Bengaluru
(Bangalore) in India. The twice-weekly service commences on 1 August and
will operate every Monday and Thursday on a Hong
Kong-Delhi-Bengaluru-Hong Kong routing.
The launch of the new
service, operated by Boeing 747-400F aircraft, will reinforce Cathay
Pacific's position as one of the biggest freighter operators in India,
with 20 flights a week to, from or through four major commercial cities:
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and now Bengaluru.
For flights into
Bengaluru, the airline expects to see strong interest from China and
countries in Northeast Asia for shipments of computers, computer
components, high-value electronic goods, integrated
circuits/semi-conductors and garments. The main markets out of Bengaluru
will be Japan and North America, with shipments of cars, auto parts,
pharmaceuticals, garments and textiles.
Cathay Pacific Director
Cargo Nick Rhodes said: "India is an increasingly important market for
our cargo business and we are pleased to be able to extend our coverage
in the country through the launch of a freighter service to Bengaluru.
This new service will enhance Cathay's presence in India."
In
addition to the new destination, Cathay Pacific also recently boosted
cargo ties between India and Europe by launching a twice-weekly direct
freighter service from Chennai to Frankfurt. The freighters continue
onwards to either Manchester or Brussels, providing access to three
European destinations from South India.
Cathay Pacific is one of
the world's biggest airfreight operators with a strong commitment to
developing its home city, Hong Kong, as a major international cargo hub.
In addition to strengthening its freighter network and fleet, the
airline is also building a HK$5.5 billion cargo terminal at Hong Kong
International Airport, due to open in early 2013.
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