Heathrow-based GSA renews contract with Taiwanese carrier, supporting bellyhold and freighter capacity across UK and European network
Wexco Cargo GSSA and China Airlines have agreed on a two-year extension to their UK general sales agent (GSA) partnership, starting this month.
Heathrow Airport (LHR)-headquartered Wexco has supported China Airlines' UK cargo activity across bellyhold capacity on passenger flights, dedicated freighter services, and road feeder operations since 2012, working closely with the airline’s teams at LHR, as well as in Luxembourg (LUX), and Taipei (TPE), Taiwan.
“China Airlines and Wexco truly define how tangible collaboration delivers optimal performance and success,” said Des Vertannes, managing director, Wexco, part of the Kales Group B.V.
“A shared focus on solutions-driven outcomes and a customer-first approach have enabled us to deliver a consistently high standard of service for the UK market, both companies are extremely proud of.”
China Airlines currently operates five direct flights per week from LHR to TPE, with freighter services via LUX supported by regular road feeder services from the UK, and onward connections to a number of Asian destinations, including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Thailand, and Manila, Philippines.
“We have always felt that China Airlines is excellently represented by Wexco in the UK and that our customers are in very good hands,” said Alan Price, cargo sales and services head of Europe, China Airlines, Luxembourg.
“We value Wexco as a trusted partner on both a professional and personal level and expect the relationship to continue to grow and succeed for many years to come.”
Since the beginning of the partnership, Wexco has supported China Airlines to adapt and expand its cargo offering, including supporting the airline's ‘preighter’ flights during the pandemic and adapting road feeder services to accommodate new post-Brexit customs parameters.
“China Airlines London is proud to work closely with Wexco. Their exceptional support enables us to provide seamless and dependable cargo operations to the markets we serve,” said Mandy Kwok, London airport manager, China Airlines.
“This extension will see us beyond the 15-year mark during its term and reflects the diligence and commitment shown by both teams and the continued confidence China Airlines places in Wexco to safeguard and enhance the airline brand. We are hugely grateful to CI for their ongoing trust,” Vertannes added.
He said both companies looked forward to building on their partnership.
In November, China Airlines confirmed to Air Cargo News that it would expand its order for Boeing 777-8Fs to a total of eight aircraft while also purchasing four 777Fs.
