The agreement was signed by Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo and Yuichiro Kito, Senior Vice President Head of Cargo at Japan Airlines.
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Group CEO of Qatar Airways was present at the signing ceremony.
The airlines are committed to streamlining cargo transfers and offering more efficient processes for customers.
They will optimise their networks and plan to extend their cooperation into various field.
The partnership will be enhanced next year when Qatar Airways Cargo will begin freighter services between its hub at Hamad International Airport and Japan Airlines’ hub at Tokyo Narita International Airport.
Drusch says, “This will enhance network connectivity and product offerings for customers, linking Japan to Qatar Airways’ extensive network in Europe, the Middle East, the Levant, and Africa, and vice versa. Customers will benefit from improved connectivity and access to a wider range of destinations.”
Kito adds, “For the first time in 13 years, we have commenced the operation of our own freighters. Through this agreement, JALCARGO will leverage JAL's passenger flights, freighter network, and the newly expanded Qatar Airways network to deliver customers' cargo to an even broader range of destinations than ever before.”