American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) has further expanded its international network with the introduction of service to New Delhi, starting on November 12 which also marks the carrier's return to the Indian capital city.

AA Cargo said the daily service will be from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

This expansion will be followed by daily service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) in early 2022, linking two critical global technology markets with the US. 

AA Cargo noted that the New Delhi service will operate using a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the largest widebody in American’s fleet.

It added that the freight forwarder community in India is eager to support the launch of this international service that will connect many commodities, such as leather products, textiles, ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, machinery, and technology parts with destinations around the world via JFK.

"India is a really exciting market for our cargo business and we are delighted to be returning to these key destinations. There has long been a demand from our customers in the region for a direct link with New York, and we anticipate strong support for the service," said Tim Isik, sales director – EMEA & APAC for American Airlines Cargo.

The company’s GSSA in India is Air Logistics, who will be selling outbound cargo capacity from DEL to JFK.

Capacity constraints for US-India

"Recent capacity constraints to the US have created huge demand for air cargo capacity ex-India and at such times when stimulus is needed to reinvigorate, recharge and revive our economies, this new service is a huge boost," commented Sakshi Gupta, country manager India – Air Logistics Group.

"We are ecstatic that the two largest production powerhouses of the world are on the cusp of being better connected through this new service," he added.

This will be the first time American has served the country since 2012.