AA Cargo looks to New Zealand for cargo opportunities

The cargo segment of American Airlines launched a daily non-stop service between Los Angeles and Auckland New Zealand using a Boeing 787.    American Airlines Cargo looks for freight opportunities between the United States and New Zealand with the launch of a daily non-stop service between Los Angeles and Auckland, New Zealand today, the airline said.
   The flight uses a Boeing 787. American has appointed GSA Cargo Service as its sales agent in Auckland, and Menzies Aviation will provide ground handling for the carrier’s freight.
   American said the Auckland flight is part of the airline’s commitment to expand operations throughout the Pacific, including new routes started to Haneda, Japan and Sydney, Australia.
   “We look forward to a strong demand on the cargo front between [Auckland] and [Los Angeles], and anticipate additional demand beyond New Zealand into Australia using our interline partners,” said Joe Goode, American’s managing director of cargo sales for the west.
   Cargo on the inaugural outbound flight from Los Angeles includes a variety of perishables and other consolidated freight, which will be followed by medical supplies and mining machinery on the first return flight from New Zealand, the airline said.
   “Overall, some of the most commonly shipped commodities into and out of the region include e-commerce goods, perishables, horticulture products, edible fish and other chilled meats,” American added.