NITN | @notintownlive | 07 May 2021, 10:37 am
COVID-19 crisis
New Delhi/INS: With India facing grave medical crisis, Cathay Pacific Cargo is flying vital relief shipments to India.
Although passenger flights have been suspended between Hong Kong and India, in the past few weeks Cathay Pacific Cargo has been operating freighters and cargo-only passenger flights.
To date, it has delivered more than 100 tonnes of humanitarian and medical supplies to some of India’s major centers.
These include shipments of specialized oxygen generators, oxygen concentrators and ventilators to Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
In addition, there has been a sharp increase in volumes for shipments of oxygen, surgical masks, sanitiser, personal protective equipment, pharmaceuticals and vaccines over the past few weeks.
Cathay Pacific Airways’ Regional General Manager- South Asia, Middle East and Africa, Mark Sutch said, “Recently, we have also seen a sharp increase in demand from Americas and the Chinese mainland for space for humanitarian aid shipments to India and we are working closely with the Indian authorities to deploy additional capacity to accommodate these essential shipments.”
- ₹70,000 for Abu Dhabi-Delhi Flights? Middle East War Hit Travellers Hard
- High Price of Exodus! The Ultra-Rich Pay USD 350,000 to Leave Dubai
- Czechia Reports Double-Digit Growth from India as Tourists Look Beyond Prague
- UK Rolls Out eVisa for Indians: What You Need to Know
- Swipe Smart: How Indians Can Avoid Overpaying While Travelling Abroad
- Radisson and MBD Group Join Hands to Take Luxury Hospitality to New Heights
- New US Border Rules: Canada Advises First Nations to Carry Passport
- Hot food in plastic packets: Is it safe? Vande Bharat passenger raises concern
- Visa-Free Armenia: A New Opportunity for Indian Travellers
- Join the “Lanterns & Legends” Walk to Celebrate Chinese New Year at Bow Barracks
Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, global flight operations continue to face disruptions, with limited services and rising airfares affecting travellers across several regions.
Air India on Tuesday announced a phased increase in fuel surcharges across its domestic and international network, citing a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States in the Middle East.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday said Indian carriers are planning to operate around 50 flights between India and the Middle East region amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf that have significantly disrupted flight movements.