{
    "title": "It\u2019s time to go \u2026 east",
    "modified_at": "2019-04-02 16:15:36",
    "published_at": "2019-04-02 16:15:37",
    "url": "https://news.cathaypacific.com/it-s-time-to-go-east-224059",
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    "subtitle": "Eastbound expansion of Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo\u2019s joint business agreement brings Europe closer to Hong Kong",
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    "body": "<p>Customers of Cathay Pacific&rsquo;s cargo division and Lufthansa Cargo are now enjoying the advantages of the recent expansion of the carriers&rsquo; joint business agreement (JBA), which has seen the start of eastbound joint shipments from Europe to Hong Kong.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Under the JBA framework, Hong Kong is directly connected to Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Dublin, London (Gatwick and Heathrow airports), Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome and Zurich.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In addition to the capacity provided by the airlines&rsquo; dedicated fleet of cargo aircraft, the belly space of passenger aircraft and the road feeder services of both partners can also be booked by customers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Furthermore, customers have also benefitted from having one single location for export drop-off and import delivery since the introduction of the Hong Kong and Frankfurt joint handling facilities in late 2016 and early 2017 respectively.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As well as collaborating on network planning, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo have worked closely together on IT and service enhancements since the signing of the cooperation agreement in May 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Cathay Pacific Director Commercial and Cargo Ronald Lam said: &ldquo;Our cooperation with Lufthansa has reached an exciting new phase, which is of great benefit to our customers in Europe and undoubtedly strengthens one of the world&rsquo;s great trade lanes.&rdquo;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Lufthansa Cargo Chairman and CEO Peter Gerber added: &ldquo;We are pleased that our joint customers will now be able to take full advantage of our partnership. This is a superb basis for a long-term successful cooperation. Together, we can make air cargo even more appealing.&rdquo;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Customers have been able to book general and express cargo on all Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa flights from Hong Kong to Europe since 2017, the commencement of Hong Kong-bound shipments means there are now 280 direct flights, covering 15 airports, in the carriers&rsquo; joint network per week.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The joint activities are carried out in full compliance with all applicable laws, including the competition rules of the European Union and Hong Kong.&nbsp;</p>\r\n",
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        "first_name": "Ashley",
        "last_name": "Ho"
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