Qatar Airways Cargo recently announced that it is committing to help charities send aid worldwide free of charge through its ‘1 Million Kilos’ campaign.

The carrier said from July to the end of December, charities will be able to use the services of Qatar Airways Cargo to transport humanitarian aid and medical supplies all over the world, free of charge.

“Such action is unprecedented in its scale. Qatar Airways is donating 1 million kilos of freight to selected customers around the world to give to the charities of their choice. This will allow the movement of medical equipment, humanitarian relief and essential products to where they are most needed, free of charge,” the airline said in a statement.

The carrier said the campaign is part of its bigger sustainability project called ‘We Qare’ —  a series of concrete air cargo actions designed to create a positive impact on the industry and the world.

“This action was triggered by the Covid-19 crisis. The pandemic is a tragedy for millions of people, and we looked for ways how we, as an airline, could help those in the greatest difficulty. This solution – shipping 1 million kilos of cargo free of charge – is a firm commitment for QR Cargo. More than just words, we wanted to act and to adopt a comprehensive approach based on actions for the future,” said Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways.

Sustainable initiative

Qatar Airways noted that the history of the airfreight industry must change in line with the new challenges the world is facing such as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.