Thai Airways International (THAI) said it will more than double its number of cargo flights to China and India next month, as demand for Thai fruit exports is going up. In March, THAI Cargo operated a total of 39 flights transporting fruit to the two major export countries. The major destination was Guangzhou, which saw 27 THAI Cargo flights, while 4 flights went to Kunming and 8 from Kunming to New Delhi.
The carrier said that figure will rise to 87 flights next month to meet growing demand from China and India. April will see THAI Cargo operate 58 flights to Guangzhou, 12 to Chengdu, eight to Kunming, and another nine from Kunming to New Delhi.
Cargo and Mail Commercial Department and THAI Cargo Terminal Service Department of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited offer charter flight services to deliver fresh fruits and merchandises to Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming and Delhi utilizing Airbus 350 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
THAI, as the national carrier, is determined to be a major part to drive forward the country’s aviation and tourism economy as well as to support and promote the agricultural products that require special care and attention to global market.
Source: nationthailand.com
