Air Freight News
Britain edges toward easing quarantine rule with air-bridge plan
Britain could relax quarantine requirements for incoming passengers as early as next week after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the government is moving toward the…
Swissport to cut 4,500 Jobs in UK, Ireland on air travel slump
Swissport International AG plans to cut more than 4,500 jobs in Britain and Ireland as the world’s biggest provider of airport ground and cargo handling…
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Flyers hiding Covid infection show risk of reopening borders
People infected with coronavirus were allowed to board aircraft and travel to Hong Kong in recent days, highlighting the challenge of controlling the pandemic while…
EU may opt to keep Americans out when external borders open
The European Union may decide to keep the door shut to Americans when officials convene Wednesday to discuss whom to let in as the bloc…
US lacked outbreak plan for air travel that watchdog recommended in 2015
The U.S. Transportation Department was less prepared for the coronavirus pandemic because it failed to coordinate a national aviation preparedness plan for communicable disease outbreaks…
DHL Express to build new gateway at Munich Airport
DHL Express Germany and Munich Airport have concluded an agreement for the construction of a new cargo building at Munich Airport. The new building will…
France Takes Aim at Low-Cost Carriers With Ban on Short Routes
France plans to ban commercial air travel on the country’s shortest domestic routes in a bid to prevent low-cost carriers picking up links Air France…
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Investments in airport pharma facilities paying off for WFS
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) investment in 12 dedicated pharma facilities at airports in Europe, the United States and Africa generated significant increases in time- and…
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Anchorage, Pittsburgh airports partner to boost air cargo operations
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) have announced plans to work together to better streamline the air cargo supply chain.
London City Airport reopening omits European business hubs
London City Airport will reopen this weekend after almost three months without a single passenger flight, reviving a key travel artery to the U.K. capital’s…