SWISS to expand its cargo services and reconfigure three Boeing 777s into cargo aircraft

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SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo plan to operate over 100 further cargo flights between now and the end of May to ensure regular transport of medical equipment and supplies.

SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo have performed more than 80 cargo-only flights since the end of March, transporting over 1,300 tonnes of airfreight between Asia and Switzerland. The cargoes concerned have consisted mainly of medicines and medical supplies and equipment for the Swiss healthcare system.

SWISS plans to operate over 100 further cargo flights on behalf of various private and public entities between now and the end of May. The Airline of Switzerland will also introduce a new network of cargo-only services offering regular cargo flights between Zurich and Shanghai (up to three times daily), Beijing (up to twice daily), Chicago and Tokyo (twice weekly) as well as Bangkok and Singapore (weekly). Further destinations are expected to be added to the new network over the next few weeks.

Additionally, SWISS is considering removing the Economy Class seating from three of its twelve Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to meet the growing demand for air cargo capacity. More than 800 seats would be removed at Zurich airport for this purpose. The modifications would help ensure regular goods deliveries particularly for the provision of medical and humanitarian supplies to and from the country.

Source: Swiss WorldCargo