Cargolux is increasing its service offering to Budapest from 3 to 6 weekly connections to the Hungarian capital. The original routing Hong Kong-Budapest-Luxembourg operated by Cargolux thrice weekly will be augmented by an additional identical frequency. These flights will be complemented by two new weekly connections from Zhengzhou that will stop over in Budapest before continuing to Luxembourg. These frequencies will considerably increase the airline’s service offerings to and from the region.
For Cargolux, the increased connections to Budapest were a distinct commercial advantage for both the airline and the airport, as Domenico Ceci, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, states: “there is a growing interest for services to and from Budapest and its greater region.”
This position is echoed by Richard Forson, Cargolux President and Chief Executive Officer: “Budapest has proved over the years, to be an important transit hub for cargo in Europe and an increasingly important destination on Cargolux routes. These enhanced frequencies will enable both parties to explore new markets while cementing Cargolux and Budapest airport’s positions as frontrunners in the European air freight market”.
Budapest is fast emerging as one of Central and Eastern Europe’s major cargo gateways, a position that Cargolux is keen to contribute to. As the first cargo carrier to offer flights into Budapest airport in 2002, Cargolux is the benchmark for other players in the industry. Over the years, a solid and trustworthy relationship formed between the airport and the operator which is now among the largest freight airlines to service the destination.
Budapest airport officials have also gladly received the news: “Cargolux is one of the largest cargo airlines in the world, and several airports are competing for its presence. The capacity increase of Cargolux at BUD is, therefore, a huge milestone contributing to our cargo success story,” said Jost Lammers, Chief Executive Officer at Budapest Airport.
René Droese, Director Business Unit Property and Cargo at Budapest Airport added, “The new Zhengzhou cargo route and the frequency increase from Hong Kong will be an important extension of our cargo network. Cargolux is an honorary long-time partner at BUD, their contribution with boosted capacities in our cargo developments is highly appreciated. BUD also greets Cargolux as a tenant in the new BUD Cargo City, which once completed will be an ideal home for air cargo.“
