CARGO revenues at Air Canada have exceeded passenger revenues for the first time in the second quarter, reports London's Air Cargo News.
Total operating revenue in the second quarter fell 89 per cent to CAD527 million (US$398 million). Of that, CAD269 million came from cargo - a 52 per cent increase from the same period last year - and CAD207 million came from passenger transport.
Since March, Air Canada Cargo has operated more than 2,000 cargo-only flights across its network, which includes cities in Europe, Asia, South America and the US, as well as New Zealand and Australia. These flights were both scheduled and on-demand flights.
The carrier also plans to operate up to 100 all-cargo flights per week in the third quarter using a combination of Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 aircraft, as well as four recently converted Boeing 777 and three converted Airbus A330 aircraft that have had their passenger seats removed.
'These aircraft currently operate on international routes, carrying personal protective equipment (PPE), mail and perishables loaded in the cabin,' the company said.
Said Air Canada Cargo vice president Tim Strauss: 'All of us are incredibly grateful to our cargo customers for allowing to grow a North America best 52 per cent year over year.'
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Total operating revenue in the second quarter fell 89 per cent to CAD527 million (US$398 million). Of that, CAD269 million came from cargo - a 52 per cent increase from the same period last year - and CAD207 million came from passenger transport.
Since March, Air Canada Cargo has operated more than 2,000 cargo-only flights across its network, which includes cities in Europe, Asia, South America and the US, as well as New Zealand and Australia. These flights were both scheduled and on-demand flights.
The carrier also plans to operate up to 100 all-cargo flights per week in the third quarter using a combination of Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 aircraft, as well as four recently converted Boeing 777 and three converted Airbus A330 aircraft that have had their passenger seats removed.
'These aircraft currently operate on international routes, carrying personal protective equipment (PPE), mail and perishables loaded in the cabin,' the company said.
Said Air Canada Cargo vice president Tim Strauss: 'All of us are incredibly grateful to our cargo customers for allowing to grow a North America best 52 per cent year over year.'
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