Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo collaborate to leverage strengths, granting MASkargo global access and Qatar Airways Cargo expanded reach in APAC.
Qatar Airways Group and Malaysia Aviation, have expanded their partnership within the Oneworld alliance framework through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo, the cargo subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The agreement aims to enhance the cargo product offering and foster operational synergies between the two entities. This MoU builds upon the expanded codeshare agreement inked in 2022 between Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines, which aimed to enhance connectivity options for passengers of both airlines.
Through this strategic joint cargo business agreement, both Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo will optimize their respective network strengths and fleet capacities to enhance their cargo offerings. MASkargo’s clientele will gain access to Qatar Airways Cargo’s extensive global network, while Qatar Airways Cargo customers will benefit from increased access to the growing APAC market, including new destinations and additional capacity in existing stations.
The airlines will harness the strategic advantages of both hubs, Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), as pivotal points to efficiently serve the integrated network. Furthermore, this partnership is facilitated by Qatar Airways Cargo’s forthcoming expansion of handling capabilities at its new and expanded Cargo Terminal in Doha.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said, “Our new MoU with Malaysia Aviation Group is a testament to our deepening relations with Malaysia and the integral APAC market. This strategic cooperation with our oneworld partner will serve to link our freighter and belly-hold networks with our cargo product offering and capacity, allowing us to further cement our relationship and foster the close links between our airlines.”
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines launched their codeshare cooperation in 2004 and have significantly expanded the partnership in recent years, which today comprises 62 codeshare destinations in Malaysia, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
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In 2022, Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines signed a strategic MoU to further enhance the passenger airline partnership. The agreement facilitated an increase in the choice of flights, wider destinations, and greater flexibility for passengers.
Q: What’s the partnership between Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo about?
A: Improving cargo operations and cooperation within Oneworld.
Q: What’s the objective of Qatar Airways Group and MASkargo’s collaboration?
A: Operational improvement and synergy within Oneworld.
