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Emirates and Philippine Airlines are considering expanding their existing cargo partnership to boost airfreight business.
Dubai-based Emirates said in a press release on 29 April that it had discussed the possibility of expanding its cargo interline partnership with Philippine Airlines at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.
"Both carriers will also explore opportunities to enhance their cargo interline cooperation; exchange best practices in ground handling, catering, maintenance and technical training; and organise joint familiarisation trips for key media and trade stakeholders," said Emirates.
The airlines are also considering expanding their passenger partnership with a reciprocal code-sharing agreement on flights between the Philippines and Dubai, and on select routes beyond the gateways of each partner airline.
Emirates SkyCargo has steadily expanded its partnerships in recent years as it continues to strengthen its global network.
Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport, exclusive cargo partner of AirAsia, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a preferred partnership that will support trade and e-commerce flows.
In February, Emirates SkyCargo and Kenya-based freighter operator Astral Aviation also signed an MoU that will examine how to boost connectivity to Africa.
