Etihad Crystal Cargo introduces flights from capital to Chennai

Etihad Crystal Cargo introduces flights from capital to Chennai

DUBAI — Etihad Crystal Cargo, has introduced two weekly freighter flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, India. Chennai is Crystal Cargo's second freighter destination in India and division's fifth global all-cargo destination.

Robert W. Strodel, Head of Cargo & Mail said: "The Indian Subcontinent is a very dynamic market for cargo services. Etihad's Abu Dhabi - Mumbai route has been a tremendous success, which we are extending into other booming cities in India. The Mumbai route has shown very high payloads and we are extremely confident that the new freighter to Chennai will further enhance our Indian operations. Currently Etihad Crystal Cargo provides scheduled services to Frankfurt, Milan, Amman, Mumbai and Chennai. In addition, Crystal Cargo has operated more than 50 charter flights worldwide since March 2005."

Etihad Crystal Cargo now operates two Airbus freighters, the A300 - 600F and A310-300F. Plans are underway to expand its fleet with the addition of the A300-600F in August 2005. By the end of 2006, the airline expects to add an additional four regional freighter aircraft, bringing the total fleet to six freighters. Crystal Cargo has recently expanded its cargo services to Europe and currently serves Frankfurt three times per week and Milan two times per week.

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