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    Alaska Air Cargo Grows Service 40% Across North America

    Metropolitan Airport NewsBy Metropolitan Airport NewsJune 20, 2018No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Alaska Air Cargo expands its cargo lift capacity by 40 percent in the continental U.S. by utilizing the 71 Airbus aircraft that became part of the Alaska Airlines fleet as part of its merger with Virgin America. Alaska Air Cargo will utilize the belly space in these aircraft to provide customers with new shipping destinations and increased frequencies throughout the Alaska Airlines system.

    With millions of pounds of new aircraft capacity from coast-to-coast, customers can ship everything from fresh seafood to e-commerce purchases and other time-sensitive materials. Before the merger, Virgin America did not provide cargo service.

    “Our goal is to create a hassle-free experience for our cargo customer and with additional capacity, we are delivering on that commitment,” said Jason Berry, managing director for Alaska Air Cargo. “With our increased transcontinental connections originating across the west coast, we will be offering more frequency and reliability. Whether you are in Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco or New York, you can count on Alaska Air Cargo to deliver.”

    Alaska Air Cargo serves 93 destinations offering customers reliable cargo services and the competitive advantage of Alaska Airlines broad and enhanced flight network.

    “I am very excited for the deployment of the Airbus fleet starting cargo service and can’t wait to see what opportunities it brings,” said Jennifer Parker, district manager for Lynden International.  “The increase in capacity across the network, and especially out of San Francisco, will help us develop our business and better service our existing customers. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead.”

    Alaska Air Cargo converted 737-700 freighter

    In addition to increased belly load capacity, Alaska Air Cargo recently upgraded their fleet to include three 737-700 retrofitted freighter aircraft. With the addition of a dedicated all-freighter fleet, Alaska Air Cargo provides reliable scheduled and drop-in service for 19 communities across Alaska; connecting them to the cargo hub in Seattle.

    Alaska Air Cargo transports more than 170 million pounds of cargo annually—including seafood, mail and freight —and operates the most extensive air cargo operation on the U.S. West Coast of any passenger airline.

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