RedCargo, Oman Air ink freight deal

KUALA LUMPUR: RedCargo Logistics Sdn Bhd, the cargo and logistics platform of AirAsia Bhd, yesterday signed an interline agreement with Oman Air for access to the belly space on Oman Air’s cargo and freight network, including to Africa, the United Kingdom and Europe.

Oman Air customers will in turn be able to book cargo space on AirAsia’s extensive network of more than 5,000 weekly flights across Southeast Asia, including key destinations such as Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta and here.

RedCargo chief executive officer Pete Chareonwongsak welcomed Oman Air to the RedCargo family.

“This is a great example of how two airlines can work together to maximise e-commerce growth in

We look forward to working with Oman Air to further grow our cargo businesses. PETE CHAREONWONGSAK RedCargo Logistics Sdn Bhd chief executive officer

the region. The ability to transport cargo from Asean to Africa, the UK and Europe has never been easier, thanks to the partnership.

“We look forward to working with Oman Air to further grow our respective cargo businesses,” he said in a statement yesterday.

Oman Air senior vice-president commercial cargo Mohammed Al Musafir expressed his optimism about its tie-up with RedCargo.

“We are confident of offering our customers a wider range of choice of destinations in Far East region with an extensive network of flights beyond Oman Air’s expanding network. We look forward to working closely with RedCargo through the interline partnership,” he said.