Qantas to retain wide-body freight across Tasman Sea

QANTAS Freight has confirmed that it would continue to offer wide-body international freight capacity across the Tasman Sea.

Qantas Freight general manager Stephen Cleary said a number of alternatives were being evaluated to retain wide-body freight capacity following recently announced changes to Qantas' Tasman schedule, a statement from the carrier said.

"Qantas is increasing the frequency of B737 passenger services across the Tasman," Mr Cleary said. "As a result, there will be some changes to wide-body freight capacity from June 10.

He said the carrier expects to have replacement capacity in place before then to ensure continuity of service.

As demonstrated with the recent addition of a B747 freighter service between the US, New Zealand and Australia, we are fully committed to meeting the needs of the New Zealand market.

Source: Schednet