United Cargo schedules 40 weekly charters
United Cargo has begun flying a portion of its Boeing 777 and 787 fleet as dedicated cargo charter aircraft to transfer freight to and from USA and key international business locations.
The first of these freight-only flights departed on 19 March 2020 from its Chicago hub to Frankfurt with the cargo hold completely full, with more than 13 t of goods. Getting critical goods into the hands of the businesses and people who need them most is extremely important right now.
To support customers, employees and the global economy, the carrier will initially operate a schedule of 40 cargo charters each week targeting international destinations. United Cargo president Jan Krems: "Our team is working around the clock to provide innovative solutions for our customers and support the global community." (ah)