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Nov 4, 2005 (newstodate): British Airways World Cargo saw its volumes down by 2.1 percent to 2,368 million CTKs during the first half of its financial year beginning April 2005.
The yield was up 3.4 percent for the half year. When the effect of the exchange rate is removed, yield increased 2.9 percent, y-o-y.
-Whilst operating conditions remain tough, we are working hard to develop our business by maintaining yield and investing in our global network. We recently added freighter capacity in Hong Kong and Delhi and launched an expanded shorthaul freighter programme in Europe. In addition, customers are benefiting from new line flights in Shanghai, Chennai and Bangalore, says Gareth Kirkwood, BAWC managing director.
The yield was up 3.4 percent for the half year. When the effect of the exchange rate is removed, yield increased 2.9 percent, y-o-y.
-Whilst operating conditions remain tough, we are working hard to develop our business by maintaining yield and investing in our global network. We recently added freighter capacity in Hong Kong and Delhi and launched an expanded shorthaul freighter programme in Europe. In addition, customers are benefiting from new line flights in Shanghai, Chennai and Bangalore, says Gareth Kirkwood, BAWC managing director.