PrimeFlight Cargo to handle Alaska Airlines cargo at London Heathrow
The scope includes cargo acceptance, build and break operations, and airside transportation support.
PrimeFlight Cargo has been selected by Alaska Airlines as its cargo handling agent for the carrier’s daily widebody service at London Heathrow Airport, marking a new phase in the airline’s entry into the UK market. The appointment comes ahead of Alaska Airlines’ planned launch of its daily nonstop service between Seattle and London Heathrow on May 21, 2026.
Under the agreement, PrimeFlight Cargo will deliver cargo handling services from its X2 Unit at Heathrow. The scope includes cargo acceptance, build and break operations, and airside transportation support. The company will support operations from the first day of service.
“This appointment represents another important milestone in the continued growth of our cargo division, reflecting the increasing confidence airlines place in PrimeFlight’s operational capability, service quality, and customer-focused delivery model,” explained Sascha von Wolfersdorf, Vice President of Operations for PrimeFlight’s Europe operations. “Our cargo operation at LHR continues to expand, supported by ongoing investment in people, equipment and infrastructure to meet the demands of our cargo customers.”
The partnership builds on an existing relationship between the two companies across the United States. PrimeFlight Aviation Services currently provides ground handling support to Alaska Airlines at 11 airports following its acquisition of GAT, along with cargo handling services at several locations including CMH, MKE, OMA, ONT, SAN, and SNA. The company is also set to begin cargo handling operations for Alaska Airlines at SMF in April.
"We have teamed up with PrimeFlight and GAT across the United States, and it always makes a difference working with a company that knows your business," said Ian Morgan, Vice President of Cargo for Alaska Airlines. "We're excited to expand our partnership to London Heathrow, where PrimeFlight is well-positioned to provide our clients and customers with dependable and efficient service."
Alaska Airlines ranks as the fifth largest airline in the United States and the fifteenth largest globally. Alongside its upcoming services to London and Rome, Alaska Air Cargo operates a network covering more than 100 destinations across North America, Asia, and the Pacific, supported by both freighter aircraft and belly cargo capacity.
