Korean Air Cargo expands freighter service

Korean Air Cargo, one of the world's largest cargo airlines, will be increasing its freighter service at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada, said the Shipping Gazette.

Beginning in early September, the airline will be adding a third weekly Boeing 747-400 freighter flight, increasing frequency to cover a Wednesday, Friday, Saturday service.

"We are very happy to see this increase in service from Korean Air Cargo," said Lloyd McCoomb, president and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) in a statement.

"This increased cargo offering is very good for the whole community we serve. It means that companies moving cargo to and from the Asian market now have more options and greater flexibility. The new freighter service also consolidates our role within the Asia-Pacific Corridor," he said.

Canada's new open skies agreement with South Korea and the GTAA's reduced landing fees for all-cargo aircraft that were announced in June 2008 are said to have facilitated the expansion of Korean Air's cargo schedule in Toronto, according to airport officials.

A directions hearing has been set for October 22 at the Federal Court in Sydney.

Source: Transportweekly