Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight division of Swiss International Air Lines, has begun operating its flights according to its Winter Timetable, which introduces new destinations as well as increased capacity in Asia.
In a statement, it said as of 1 February, a daily Boeing 777-300ER will operate on flights to Tokyo, offering additional tonnage. Flights to Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city will commence on 1 March, serviced by an Airbus A340-300.
“We look forward to augmenting our customer offering in Japan,” said Ashwin Bhat, head of cargo, Swiss International Air Lines.
“With additional capacity to Tokyo, as well as our first-ever direct flights to Osaka, we will be able to provide even better service in the region. Likewise, we will re-commence flights in select destinations in Asia and boost capacity in North America, thus rounding out our strong presence in both areas,” he added.
Cargo traffic will also resume on the following routes:
Swiss WorldCargo said in the Americas, the winter schedule will offer additional flights to and from Miami to complement its daily flights to North America gateways, including New York, Newark, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Montreal, and Chicago.