Vietnamese leisure airline, Bamboo Airways has tapped GSSA ECS Group, to develop its cargo operations in four countries as the airline expands its network across the Asia Pacific.

Focus on cargo operations

Three years after its first passenger flights in 2019, Bamboo Airways is placing a strong focus on cargo operations within its network, and recently appointed ECS Group’s Globe Air Cargo (GAC) as its exclusive GSA representative in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

"We are excited to represent Bamboo Airways. A young and dynamic carrier that is expanding its network and services in the Asia Pacific region", said Jilin Chiam, country manager Singapore of Globe Air Cargo by ECS Group.

"With cargo services to popular destinations such as Saigon, Narita, and Melbourne, the partnership with Bamboo Airways gives us new opportunities to bridge the network across the region and offer more solutions to our customers," he added.

Bamboo Airways began operating A321 services between Saigon (SGN) and Singapore (SIN) twice a week on April 29 which increased to thrice-weekly flights on May 24.

It also serves the Hanoi (HAN) – Singapore (SIN) route two times per week since May 4.

The main commodities flying from Singapore to Vietnam are electronic goods, raw materials, spare parts, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce, whilst the return route from Vietnam to Singapore includes perishables, electronics, and ready-made garments.

"We are honoured to act as GSA for Bamboo in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Operations to and from Singapore have already begun, and we can't wait to start promoting the rest of the region," said Noor Azizah, ECS Group's Regional VP Asia Pacific (excluding China).

"As we continue to strengthen our good partnership with Bamboo Airways, we look forward to assisting in implementing its strategic growth plans as it explores new horizons," Azizah added.

APAC expansion 

The airline is gradually expanding its network beyond Vietnam to Europe, the USA, Japan, Australia, and other regions.

In gaining the latest GSA tenders, ECS Group is now able to offer its customers more connecting flights via Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

The Group also intends to promote Vietnam to e-commerce players and interline partners as Bamboo Airways grows its schedule.