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WFS and Singapore Airlines extend cargo handling partnership for launch of new flights to London Gatwick Airport

By Minjun ParkSingapore
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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been awarded three-year cargo handling contract extensions with Singapore Airlines in the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium.

In the UK, in addition to renewing its cargo handling and UK domestic road feeder services with WFS at London Heathrow and Manchester airports, Singapore’s national carrier is also partnering with WFS for cargo handling at London Gatwick Airport for the launch this month of five Airbus A350-900 direct flights a week connecting to Singapore Changi Airport.

In Paris, the new 3-year contract will extend WFS’ service to Singapore Airlines in France to over 40 years, having commenced in 1986 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Singapore Airlines is also renewing its commitment to WFS in Brussels, where the two companies have worked together since 2021.

“We are proud to be growing our relationship with Singapore Airlines and to be supporting the airline’s global reputation for service excellence. As part of SATS Group, WFS is now able to offer an end-to-end cargo handling solution on these routes, which leverages the uniqueness of our partnership and ownership,” commented John Batten, Chief Executive Officer, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) at WFS.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What new services will WFS provide for Singapore Airlines in the UK?

A.

In the UK, WFS will continue cargo handling and UK domestic road feeder services at Heathrow and Manchester. They will also handle cargo at London Gatwick Airport for the new direct flights to Singapore Changi Airport.

Q.

Which specific aircraft type will be used for the new flights to London Gatwick?

A.

The new direct flights connecting London Gatwick Airport to Singapore Changi Airport will be operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. There will be five direct flights a week, launching this month.

Q.

How long has WFS been working with Singapore Airlines in France?

A.

WFS's new three-year contract in Paris will extend their service to Singapore Airlines in France to over 40 years. Their partnership at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport originally commenced in 1986.

Q.

Who commented on the extended partnership between WFS and Singapore Airlines?

A.

John Batten, the Chief Executive Officer for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) at WFS, commented on the extended partnership. He mentioned that WFS, as part of SATS Group, can now offer an end-to-end cargo handling solution.

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