Aeroprime Group Appointed as Thai Airways’ Exclusive Cargo GSSA
Aeroprime Group, recognised as India’s leading new-age General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA), has been appointed as the exclusive Cargo GSSA for Thai Airways in Delhi, effective September 1, 2024. This strategic partnership is a significant milestone for Aeroprime Group, reinforcing its position as a market leader in the air cargo sector and enhancing the […]
Major deal with Thai Airways gives UK businesses increased courier access to Far East markets
CFL, Heathrow Airport’s only on-site express courier handler, has today announced a three-year deal with Thai Airways that will give UK businesses more courier access to the markets of the Far East, one of the world’s fastest growing economic blocs. The deal fulfils part of CFL’s longer-term strategy to create stronger ties with regions outside the EU, […]
Thai Airways back at Brussels Airport as of December
As of December 1st, Thai Airways will again offer daily direct passenger flights between Brussels Airport and Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. This important destination, also offered before the covid pandemic, is an important addition to Brussels Airport’s intercontinental network. As a Star Alliance airline, Thai Airways strengthens Brussels Airport’s role as a European hub. […]
Exports remain resilient but imports are suffering
As trade tensions show no signs of easing, demand is proving weak, Beau Paine, regional vice president cargo – Australia at Menzies Aviation tells Air Cargo Week. He says shipment numbers with air waybill numbers are consistent but tonnage is down on average 6.5% compared to last year. Exports are proving resilient, down 3% and […]
Thai Airways in foreign votes controversy
Air cargo has become part of political argument in Thailand with ballots sent from overseas voters in New Zealand being controversially voided. Thai Airways confirmed the box containing ballots cast by Thai voters in New Zealand arrived in Thailand on the evening of March 23, ahead of the Sunday election, according to a statement carried […]
Thai on the search for a Dhaka GSSA
In another sign of the importance of Bangladesh to air cargo, Thai Airways International, have publically invited applications for a General Sales and Service Agent in the capital, Dhaka. The GSSA “must be registered legal entity in the local market, specialising in cargo sales, and marketing,” Thai cargo said in an announcement on its website. […]
Air NZ fined for cargo price fixing
The Australian Federal Court has ordered Air New Zealand (Air NZ) to pay A$15 million in penalties after legal action by the ACCC against a global air cargo cartel four years after it initially dismissed the case against the airline. The Court found Air NZ made and gave effect to agreements with other airlines to […]
EzyCustoms supports Thai Airways cargo declarations on new Vienna route
THAI Airways is submitting electronic cargo declarations on its new flight services to Vienna to Austrian Customs for advance clearance using EzyCustoms. The product validates the shipment data according to the Customs requirement before the submission of the Entry Summary Declaration. The system also allows THAI Airways to receive the acknowledgement and status messages returned […]
Logistics infrastructure to be expanded across Thailand
Thailand’s logistics infrastructure is being upgraded and this is an area Thai Airways International is focusing on and is a key part of its strategy to expand and improve its cargo operations, writes Michael Mackey. The mothership of what is being planned in Thailand is the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Basically, the North East Gulf […]
Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways sign freight partnership agreement
Thailand-based carriers Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways have signed a freight partnership agreement as part of a move to strengthen each others’ networks. Through this cooperation with Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways cargo can be transported to China, South Korea, Japan, Taipei, the UK, Germany, France and Australia seamlessly, while Thai Airways cargo can be transported […]
New contract and more offices for ECS
The ECS Group continues to win new airline contracts, open more offices and is now heavily focusing on South East Asia. The general sales agent’s (GSA) chief operating officer, Adrian Thominet tells Air Cargo Week the marketplace is generally good for ECS, despite some markets being flat, but it is not complaining. He explains: “In […]
ACCC upholds price fixing fines against Garuda and Air NZ
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has upheld surcharge price fixing fines against Garuda Indonesia and Air New Zealand. The ACCC had taken action against 15 airlines, of which, 13 paid fines totalling $98.5 million, while Garuda and Air New Zealand appealed. Proceedings against Garuda and Air New Zealand were dismissed on 31 October […]