European Cargo opens base in Wales
From today, 16 October 2024, the British airfreight carrier European Cargo is launching a new base in Wales. There will initially be three weekly A340F flights linking Cardiff airport (CWL) with China, building to four, with the ambition of this frequency increasing in the future.
Cardiff is the carrier's second UK base after Bournemouth, from where European Cargo is already serving Chengdu, Haikou and Urumqi.
Spencer Birns, CEO of Cardiff Wales airport: "This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity for the airport and European Cargo. There is huge demand for air freighters in the marketplace and this investment in Wales is primarily down to the excellent facilities and teams we have at the airport. We’re committed to diversifying our business for the benefit of Wales." (ah)