In
over as US Airways’ GSA representative in the
companies within the ECS group, took over the new contracts with effect from July 1st 2009.
International Gateway in
North American network. In 2008, US Airways was ranked
airline among the ‘big six’ hub and spoke carriers, according to the US Department of
Transportation.
US Airways and its subsidiaries operate more than 3,200 flights a day and serve over 200
destinations in the
Swift Air and Globe Air Cargo won the contracts after a competitive tender process and
expect to generate up to 500 tonnes of cargo per annum for US Airways from each country.
Guy Tordjman, President of ECS, said: “These are important contracts wins for us and
provide an opportunity to market US Airways’ exceptional network across North America to
freight forwarders throughout
frequency of flights and on-time performance make US Airways a highly desirable airline
for agents transporting cargo from Europe to
Jimmy Speas, Director Cargo Sales of US Airways, said: “The ECS Group’s comprehensive
coverage of the
of US Airways with the freight forwarders.
quality product and high standards of service which are vital at all times but especially
in this challenging environment.”
Source: Transport Weekly