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Cathay Pacific Airways announced on Tuesday that it will further extend its freighter network with the launch of a new service to Bangalore.
From August 1
The twice-a-week service will begin from August 1 and operate on Monday and Thursday on a Hong Kong-Delhi-Bangalore-Hong Kong route.
The Boeing 747-400F freighter aircraft will be deployed on the service.
New route
With the addition of the new route, Cathay Pacific will have 20 flights a week dedicated to freighter operations connecting four major cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore.
China interest
The airline expects to see strong interest from China and Northeast Asia for the flight to Bangalore with shipments of computers, computer components, high-value electronic goods, integrated circuits/semi-conductors and garments.
shipments
The airline expects shipments of car, auto parts, pharmaceuticals, garments and textiles to be shipped out of Bangalore.
The Cathay Pacific, Director Cargo, Mr 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 Bangalore.”
Europe links
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.
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