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homepage > news > press releases   P R E S S   R E L E A S E S     29/04/2008   Key management appointments announced British Airways World Cargo today announces the appointment of David Shepherd as senior vice president Europe and the Americas and Tony Nothman as senior vice president Middle East, Africa, Asia and Pacific, effective immediately.   24/04/2008   Statement on fuel surcharge British Airways World Cargo has announced an increase to its fuel surcharge.   17/04/2008   Statement on fuel surcharge British Airways World Cargo has announced an increase to its fuel surcharge.   01/04/2008   Freighter programme expansion British Airways World Cargo has announced the launch of a second Boeing 727 freighter routing connecting Lahore and Bahrain, effective 1 April 2008.   20/03/2008   Statement on fuel surcharge British Airways World Cargo has announced an increase to its fuel surcharge.   07/03/2008   Statement on fuel surcharge British Airways World Cargo has announced an increase to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP0.57 / USD0.85 / EUR0.85, with effect from Thursday, 20 March 2008.   04/02/2008   Nine month results boosted by strong quarter British Airways World Cargo reported commercial revenue (flown revenue plus fuel surcharges) of £:453.7 million for the nine months of the financial year beginning April 2007.   05/02/2008   British Airways World Cargo strengthens Indian network British Airways World Cargo has announced the launch of direct flights between London Heathrow and Hyderabad, effective October 2008.   12/12/2007   Commercial manager Gulf, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait appointed British Airways World Cargo has announced the appointment of Shameer Nasarulla as commercial manager Gulf, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, effective immediately.   11/12/2007   Additional service to Dubai British Airways World Cargo has announced the launch of a third Dubai flight as part of its winter schedule, to take effect from 17 December 2007.   16/11/2007   British Airways World Cargo invests £850,000 in new Border Inspection Post at London Heathrow British Airways World Cargo has announced it will invest £850,000 to expand its Perishables Handling Centre (PHC) at London Heathrow.   16/11/2007   Statement on fuel surcharge British Airways World Cargo has announced an increase to its fuel surcharge.   02/11/2007   First half financial results announced British Airways World Cargo has reported commercial revenue (flown revenue plus fuel surcharges) of £290.4 million for the first half of the financial year beginning April 2007.   01/11/2007   Fuel surcharge increase British Airways World Cargo has announced an increase to its fuel surcharge.   31/10/2007   Islamabad services doubled British Airways World Cargo has announced an increase to its existing services between Islamabad and London Heathrow from three to six rotations per week, following a positive market response to recent freighter introductions in Pakistan.   30/10/2007   New destinations to longhaul and shorthaul freighter schedules British Airways World Cargo has announced the addition of Leipzig and Gothenburg to its European shorthaul freighter programme, and the launch of a new Bahrain service for its longhaul network.   17/10/2007   First with global customer loyalty programme British Airways World Cargo today announced the launch of its new customer loyalty programme, LIFT.   15/10/2007   Two appointments for India and Nepal announced British Airways World Cargo has announced the appointments of Tarun Minocha to the position of customer service manager north and east India and Nepal, and Ankush Chawla to the position of commercial manager central India, with immediate effect.   01/10/2007   Cargo capacity increases with new aircraft purchases The purchase of 12 Airbus A380 and 24 Boeing 787 aircraft as replacements for 34 of the airline's longhaul fleet will add at least an extra 170 tonnes/ day to British Airways World Cargo's current capacity.   27/09/2007   Fuel surcharge increase British Airways World Cargo has announced an increase to its fuel surcharge.   20/08/2007   Disposal of Global Freight Exchange (GF-X) British Airways World Cargo has disposed of its share of GF-X, the online cargo booking portal, as part of the acquisition of GF-X by Canadian logistics software company, Descartes.   08/08/2007   Commercial Manager Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines appointed British Airways World Cargo has announced the appointment of Gurmeet Kalra to the position of commercial manager Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines.   03/08/2007   Quarter one financial results announced British Airways World Cargo has reported a reduction in commercial revenues (flown revenues plus fuel surcharges) of 11.5 per cent to £146 million for the first quarter.   02/08/2007   Commercial and operational manager for Premia announced British Airways World Cargo has announced the appointment of Hakan Kalkanoglu as commercial and operational manager for its premium business.   25/07/2007   BA World Cargo invests over $1 billion in freighter fleet British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has renewed the wet-lease of its three Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft for an additional five years from Global Supply Systems (GSS), in a deal with total operating costs of over $1 billion.   19/07/2007   Fuel surcharge increase British Airways World Cargo today announced an increase to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP0.40/kg / USD0.60/kg / EUR0.60/kg, with effect from 2 August 2007.   03/07/2007   New freighter routings from Pakistan launched BA World Cargo has launched two new weekly Boeing 727 freighter routings from Pakistan.   25/06/2007   BA World Cargo named 'Carrier of the Year' at CIFFA Eastern Division British Airways World Cargo's Canadian team walked off with top honours at the recent Canada International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Eastern Region Awards, winning a raft of awards including 'Carrier of the Year'.   18/06/2007   Commercial manager Spain and Portugal appointed British Airways World Cargo has announced the appointment of Paulo Quelhas to the position of commercial manager Spain and Portugal, with immediate effect.   06/06/2007   USA director of sales appointed BA World Cargo today announced the appointment of Joe LeBeau to the position of director of sales, USA, effective 1 July 2007.   18/05/2007   Full year revenue results announced British Airways World Cargo has reported commercial revenues (flown revenues plus fuel surcharges) of £618 million for the full year.   10/05/2007   Statement on fuel charge BA World Cargo has announced an increase to its fuel surcharge to GBP0.37/kg / USD0.55/kg / EUR0.55/kg with effect from 24 May 2007.   08/05/2007   BA World Cargo sweeps the board at CIFFA Awards BA World Cargo enjoyed a triumphant evening at the recent Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Awards.   08/05/2007   Area commercial manager for southern Europe appointed BA World Cargo has announced the appointment of Camilo Garcia as area commercial manager for southern Europe, effective immediately.   28/03/2007   Launch of Munich freighter service BA World Cargo has announced the launch of a new weekly Boeing 747 freighter service to Munich, effective 29 March.   19/03/2007   BA World Cargo launches first UK-based cargo operation into Trinidad BA World Cargo has announced the launch of a new long haul mainline service to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.   25/01/2007   BA World Cargo appoints new Managing Director BA World Cargo today announced the appointment of Steve Gunning as managing director, with effect from 2 April 2007.   25/01/2007   Fuel surcharge decrease to level 9 British Airways World Cargo today announced a decrease to its fuel surcharge with effect from 8 February 2007.   02/02/2007   Q3 Revenue results October - December 2006 British Airways World Cargo has reported commercial revenues (flown revenues plus fuel surcharges) of £161.6 million for the third quarter, a decrease of 8.5 percent against the same period last year.   22/01/2007   Shorthaul freighter programme expanded following major cash injection BA World Cargo has increased the number of shorthaul freighter services it runs by 40 percent following a multi-million pound investment that demonstrates the BA board's commitment to the cargo industry.   11/12/2006   BA World Cargo makes senior appointments across Middle East, South Asia and Africa BA World Cargo today announces the appointment of John Cheetham as regional commercial manager, Middle East and South Asia, and Patrick Fehring as regional commercial manager, Africa. Both appointments are effective immediately.   13/11/2006   New Calgary service launched From 1 December 2006, BA World Cargo will operate a new, five-weekly mainline service to Calgary, Canada.   09/11/2006   Bojo Run takes off with BA World Cargo From 22.00 Central European Time (CET) today, the race begins to put Beaujolais Nouveau into the glasses of wine enthusiasts around the world.   03/11/2006   Half Year Revenue Results Announced British Airways World Cargo has reported commercial revenues (flown revenues plus fuel surcharges) of £324 million for the first half of the financial year beginning April 2006, an increase of 7.3 percent against the same period last year.   06/10/2006   BA World Cargo opens new freighter route from Prestwick BA World Cargo is introducing a new freighter route to the US from Prestwick (PIK) airport from October 11.   05/10/2006   Fuel Surcharge Decrease to Level 10 British Airways World Cargo today announced a decrease to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP0.34/kg / USD0.50/kg / EUR0.50/kg, with effect from 19 October 2006.   28/09/2006   Fuel Surcharge Decrease to Level 11 British Airways World Cargo today announced a decrease to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP0.37/kg / USD0.55/kg / EUR0.55/kg, with effect from 12 October 2006.   11/09/2006   Key US appointment announced British Airways World Cargo today announced the appointment of David Shepherd to the position of Vice President Commercial of the Americas.   15/08/2006   Disruption Update British Airways' schedule is returning to normal following the introduction of new security arrangements in the UK on Thursday, 10 August.   11/08/2006   Disruption Update British Airways is continuing to build its operation back to normal levels and today expects to depart the vast majority of its flights following yesterday's severe disruption.   04/08/2006   Q1 commercial revenue results reported British Airways World Cargo has reported commercial revenues (flown revenues plus fuel surcharges) of £164 million for the first quarter, an improvement of 11.6 percent on the previous year.   02/08/2006   BA World Cargo completes premium offering with Constant Climate launch BA World Cargo has announced the launch of Constant Climate, a temperature controlled product designed specifically for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.   01/08/2006   Premia opens for business for live animals from Monday 7 August 2006 Premia, British Airways World Cargo's new premium facility opens for business for live animals from Monday 7 August 2006.   07/07/2006   Postponement of House Air Waybill data submission charges for India (Delhi) Following the announcement from Indian Customs to delay its mandatory requirement to file import manifests prior to aircraft arrival, until 1 August 2006, British Airways World Cargo will postpone its introduction of the house air waybill data submission charges for Delhi-bound shipments until the requirement becomes mandatory.   04/07/2006   British Airways World Cargo appoints Denmark general sales agent BA World Cargo has appointed ProActive Airline Services, as its general sales agent for Denmark. The move represents a significant boost to its operations in Denmark, where the carrier already has an established off-line presence. The appointment is effective from 1 July 2006.   24/11/2005   Fuel Surcharge Decrease British Airways World Cargo today announced a decrease to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP 0.30/kg / USD 0.45/kg / EUR 0.45/kg, with effect from 8th December.   17/11/2005   Fuel Surcharge Decrease British Airways World Cargo today announced a decrease to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP 0.34/kg / USD 0.50/kg / EUR 0.50/kg, with effect from 1st December.   10/11/2005   Fuel Surcharge Decrease British Airways World Cargo today announced a decrease to its fuel surcharge. The surcharge will be GBP 0.37/kg / USD 0.55/kg / EUR 0.55/kg, with effect from 24th November.   04/11/2005   Reported flown revenues of £239 million Reported flown revenues of £239 million were reported by British Airways World Cargo for the first half of the financial year beginning April 2005, a marginal increase of 1.3% against the same period last year.   27/10/2005   European Freighter Network expanded BA World Cargo announces the expansion of its European shorthaul freighter network, providing increased capacity and additional rotations to key European hubs and new destinations. The new programme is effective from 1 November, 2005   13/10/2005   British Airways World Cargo to Increase Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has increased its fuel surcharge to GBP0.40/kg / USD0.60/kg / EUR0.60/kg, effective 27th October 2005.   06/10/2005   British Airways World Cargo to Increase Fuel Surcharge A further increase to its fuel surcharge was announced today by British Airways World Cargo today. The surcharge will be GBP 0.37/kg / USD 0.55/kg / EUR 0.55/kg, with effect from 20th October.   15/09/2005   Suspension of Fuel Surcharge Increase The airline's fuel index has risen to a level that would have triggered a rise to GBP0.37/kg or local currency equivalent.   15/09/2005   New General Sales Agent appointed for Finland British Airways World Cargo has appointed Airline Services GSA Ltd, based in Vantaa, as the BA World Cargo general sales agency (GSA) for Finland.   08/09/2005   New routing via Oporto and Athens introduced to BA World Cargo's freighter schedule From Wednesday 7 September 2005, British Airways World Cargo is routing one of its freighter services to Hong Kong via Oporto, Portugal and Athens, Greece.   25/08/2005   British Airways World Cargo to Increase Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has increased its fuel surcharge to GBP0.34/kg or local currency equivalent, effective 8th September 2005.   10/08/2005   Eighth service added to BA World Cargo's Hong Kong freighter schedule From 1 September 2005, British Airways World Cargo is adding an additional Hong Kong service to its freighter schedule, increasing its frequency from seven to eight services per week.   05/08/2005   A satisfactory set of revenue results for Q1 British Airways World Cargo has reported flown revenues of £118 million for the first quarter of the financial year beginning April 2005, flat against the first quarter of 2004/2005.   25/07/2005   British Airways World Cargo Announces Strategic US Appointments Strategic US Appointments announced.   12/07/2005   New structure paves the way for European growth for BA World Cargo British Airways World Cargo has unveiled its new management team in Europe. The carrier has restructured its commercial organisation in the region by establishing four areas: North West Europe; South East Europe; East & Central Europe and South West Europe.   30/06/2005   British Airways World Cargo to Increase Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has increased its fuel surcharge to GBP 0.30/kg / USD 0.45/kg / EUR 0.45/kg, effective 14th July 2005.   23/06/2005   British Airways World Cargo appoints new General Managers British Airways World Cargo has appointed Mark Gardiner to the role of General Manager London Operations, effective immediately. Ed Searancke has been appointed as General Manager Customer Delivery with effect from 27th June 2005.   10/06/2005   BA World Cargo invests £15 million in new premium facility at London Heathrow British Airways World Cargo has announced a £15 million investment in a new, bespoke premium facility at London Heathrow.   02/06/2005   BA World Cargo adds capacity in China Yesterday, Wednesday 1 June 2005, British Airways World Cargo added capacity in China.   13/05/2005   British Airways World Cargo delivers strong financial results for 2004-05 Network expansion and customer confidence boost success   26/04/2005   British Airways World Cargo Named Cargo Airline Of The Year British Airways World Cargo has been named Cargo Airline of the Year at the Cargo Airline of the Year awards and at the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Awards.   14/04/2005   British Airways World Cargo Strengthens its Position in India British Airways World Cargo has strengthened its position in India following a successful start to 2005. The carrier has seen impressive volume growth of 30% and significant expansion plans are underway.   24/03/2005   Fuel Surcharge Increase British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has increased its fuel surcharge to GBP0.26/kg or local currency equivalent, effective from 7th April 2005.   14/03/2005   Fresh Thinking From British Airways World Cargo British Airways World Cargo invests in its perishable handling capabilities with the launch of a new product and enhanced facility.   10/03/2005   British Airways World Cargo to Increase Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has i   18/02/2005   Growing volumes underline bright future for British Airways British Airways World Cargos strong growth has continued and this is reflected in the carrier's quarterly figures announced today. In the third quarter from 1 October to 31 December 2004, better utilisation of capacity has enabled BA World Cargo to achieve sharp increases in volumes exceeding its growth in capacity.   23/12/2004   British Airways World Cargo To Decrease Fuel Surcharge Fuel surcharge decreased to GBP 0.20/kg / USD 0.30/kg / EUR 0.30/kg, effective 6th January 2005.   10/11/2004   BRITISH AIRWAYS WORLD CARGO EXTENDS REACH IN INDIA British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) has launched a scheduled trucking service in India.   08/11/2004   Volumes improve despite tough market conditions Increases in volumes have led to a strong performance for British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) in the first half of the financial year.   14/10/2004   Fuel Surcharge increases to GBP 0.23kg or local currency equivalent Fuel Surcharge increases to GBP 0.23/kg or local currency equivalent, effective from 28th October 2004.   23/09/2004   Statement on Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has increased its fuel surcharge to GBP0.20/kg or local currency equivalent, effective from 7th October 2004.   09/09/2004   Statement On Suspension Of Fuel Surcharge Increase The airline's fuel index rose to a level that would have triggered a rise to GBP 0.20/kg or local currency equivalent.   09/08/2004   Solid Start For British Airways World Cargo First Quarter Results show continued growth   03/08/2004   Ascentis Maintenance Work 9th -19th August 2004 Ascentis Maintenance Work 9th -19th August 2004   30/07/2004   Ready for Air AMS implementation British Airways World Cargo has announced its readiness for the start of the new customs regime in the US that is due to take effect from 13 August.   12/07/2004   New freighter services to Shanghai and Chicago The new services will begin in September 2004.   01/07/2004   Top Logistic Award goes to British Airways World Cargo The Global Institute of Logistics names British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) European Scheduled Air Cargo Provider for 2004 - 5.   23/06/2004   New Face in Africa for British Airways World Cargo Steve Smith will be starting a new appointment as Area Manager Africa.   23/06/2004   Swiss Sales Team Strengthened Dieter Sigrist has been appointed as Sales Executive with the British Airways World Cargo Team in Switzerland.   27/05/2004   British Airways World Cargo Increases Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has increased its fuel surcharge to GBP 0.16/kg or local equivalent, effective from 10th June 2004.   17/05/2004   Customer Confidence Boosts British Airways World Cargo Results British Airways World Cargo has reported flown revenues of £463 million, for the financial year ended 31st March 2004.   29/04/2004   British Airways World Cargo Increases Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has increased its fuel surcharge to GBP 0.12/kg or local equivalent, effective from 13th May 2004.   29/04/2004   British Airways World Cargo wins three Air Cargo News Awards British Airways World Cargo was voted number one favourite cargo carrier to Europe/Scandinavia, Australasia and Central and South America.   13/02/2004   British Airways World Cargo adds capacity to the Kenyan Market British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) has announced the expansion of its operations in Africa with an increase in services between London's Heathrow Airport and Nairobi.   09/02/2004   Customer Focus drives Volumes in Quarter Three British Airways World Cargo has announced a significant increase in volumes for its third quarter.   04/02/2004   New appointment for BAWC in the US Warren Tempest has been appointed as the new Commercial Vice President, Americas for British Airways World Cargo following the recent departure of Ian Barrigan to the airline's Middle East, South Asia and Australasia Region.   12/12/2003   Bioterrorism Act Regulations The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the food regulatory agency in the United States of America (USA), has been directed by legislation to take additional steps to protect the public from a threatened or actual terrorist attack. These regulations apply from 12th December 2003.   04/12/2003   British Airways World Cargo Increases Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has increased its fuel surcharge to GBP0.09/kg or local equivalent, effective from 18th December 2003. This is consistent with our policy of giving customers at least two weeks notice of changes to fuel surcharges.   10/11/2003   British Airways World Cargo sees Progress in Flat Market British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) has reported flown revenues of £275m in its results for the first six months of the financial year 2003-2004. This represents a fall of 2.7 per cent compared to the same period last year and is largely the result of exchange rate fluctuations.   10/11/2003   Up, up and away for Beaujolais On Monday 10 November British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) began transporting one of the world's most famous wines ready for devotees to taste on the third Thursday of November. This year, BAWC will be the single largest air carrier of the 2003 Beaujolais Nouvea, transporting nearly one million bottles solely by air whilst competitors will use a mixture of air and truck services to move the freight.   31/07/2003   British Airways World Cargo first quarter results in line with expectations British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) has reported flown revenues of £118 million for the first quarter of the financial year 2003/2004. After adjusting for exchange, this shows a 3.7 per cent decrease over the same period last year.   01/07/2003   Moscow move brings boost to BAWC As previously announced, British Airways World Cargo's (BAWC) operation in Moscow will be moving from Sheremetyevo airport to the city's new state of the art facility at Domodedovo international airport with the operation starting from July 1, 2003.   19/05/2003   Customer Focus Drives British Airways World Cargo Improved Annual Results British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) has reported total revenues of £568 million, for the financial year ended March 31 2003. This shows an increase of 2.6%, from £554 million for the full year in 2002, despite the effects of exchange.   24/04/2003   British Airways World Cargo Decreases Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has decreased its fuel surcharge to GBP0.06/kg or local currency equivalent, effective from 8th May 2003. This follows the announcement on 10th April of a decrease in the fuel surcharge to GBP0.09/kg effective 24th April.   16/04/2003   British Airways World Cargo Removes War Surcharge British Airways World Cargo has today announced the removal of the war surcharge of GBP0.07/kg (EUR 0.10/kg or local currency equivalent) with effect from 21 April 2003.   10/04/2003   British Airways World Cargo Decreases Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has decreased its fuel surcharge to GBP0.09/kg or local currency equivalent, effective from 24th April 2003. This is consistent with our policy of giving customers at least two weeks notice of changes to fuel surcharges.   27/03/2003   British Airways World Cargo Implements War Surcharge British Airways World Cargo has today announced the implementation of a war surcharge of GBP 0.07/kg (EUR 0.10/kg or local currency equivalent) with effect from 4 April 2003. This will apply on all shipments from the UK, Europe, Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka to and via the Middle East, and on all shipments from the Middle East (Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates).   13/03/2003   British Airways World Cargo Increases Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo announced today that it will increase its fuel surcharge to GBP0.12/kg or local equivalent, effective from 27th March 2003.   13/02/2003   British Airways World Cargo Increases Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has increased its fuel surcharge to GBP0.09/kg or local equivalent, effective from 2nd March 2003.   10/02/2003   British Airways World Cargo announces healthy third quarter results The ongoing business turnaround of British Airways World Cargo continues with reported revenues of £153 million for the three-month period October 1 2002 to December 31 2002.   05/11/2002   Strong six month performance for British Airways World Cargo British Airways World Cargo has delivered a strong financial performance over the first six months of the Financial Year 2002-3.   16/09/2002   British Airways World Cargo Update on IATA Resolution 502 British Airways World Cargo would like to inform its customers that the change to IATA resolution 502, referring to the proposed amendment of the industry standard formula for air cargo volume conversion, continues to be subject to government approvals.   12/09/2002   British Airways World Cargo Ramps Up GF-X Expansion Plans British Airways World Cargo today announced a dramatic expansion of their GF-X service, which now covers 85 origin points in 11 countries, worldwide.   06/09/2002   British Airways World Cargo Increases Fuel Surcharge British Airways World Cargo today announced that it has increased its fuel surcharge to GBP0.06/kg or local equivalent, effective from 23rd September 2002.   05/08/2002   Encouraging Performance by British Airways World Cargo - First Quarter 2002 Financial Results Announced British Airways World Cargo has announced a better than expected set of figures for the first quarter of the Financial Year 2002-3, with revenue levels of £123.0 million for the period ending 30 June 2002. This is a fall of only 3.7 per cent, in a quarter that has seen a reduction of 8% capacity compared with the same period last year.   19/07/2002   British Airways World Cargo Launches 'Perform eOffer' Through GF-X British Airways World Cargo has today launched 'Perform eOffer'. This is an on-line special pricing offer and will be available only through our preferred e-booking channel Global Freight Exchange (GF-X).   02/07/2002   New Products and a New Approach British Airways World Cargo today announced the launch of a new global product range, signalling the carrier's re-entry into the loose segment of the market.       Click here for more press releases