02-11-2004

Swiss WorldCargo starts Karachi flights

via jang.com.pk

Swiss WorldCargo has started freighter services between Karachi and Zurich from October 31 which would satisfy the strong capacity demand on this route. Vice President, Area Management Intercontinental, Swiss WorldCargo, Serge Tripet announced this while addressing the introductory ceremony here.

The three weekly departures to and from Karachi represent a unique offer for midweek and weekend air cargo transportation with attractive connections at its hub in Zurich from the world-wide network of Swiss WorldCargo, he added.

In spite of a healthy demand and positive forecasts for various other routes, Swiss WorldCargo recognises the potential of the Pakistani market and has introduced the new freighter service to and from Karachi, he said.

Tripet said that before announcing the Swiss WorldCargo freighter service Swiss Airline passenger flights have been lifting cargo from Pakistan…