Swiss WorldCargo will begin operating flights according to its winter schedule which introduces new destinations as well as increased capacity in Asia.
From 1 February 2020, a daily Boeing 777-300ER will operate on flights to Tokyo, offering additional tonnage. Flights to Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city will commence on 1 March 2020 serviced by an Airbus A340-300.
Also included in the schedule are flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka which will resume on 31 October operated by an Airbus A340-300, flights to Phuket, Thailand will resume on 3 November operated by an Airbus A340-300; as well as flights to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) will resume on 18 November operated by an Airbus A340-300.
“We look forward to augmenting our customer offering in Japan,” said Ashwin Bhat, head of cargo, Swiss International Air Lines. “With additional capacity to Tokyo, as well as our first-ever direct flights to Osaka, we will be able to provide even better service in the region. Likewise, we will re-commence flights in select destinations in Asia and boost capacity in North America, thus rounding out our strong presence in both areas.”