Air India extends partnership with SATS and WFS
The airline renewed 11 contracts and awarded 14 new contracts after a global tendering process.
Members of the SATS, WFS and Air India teams
Air India has awarded cargo and ground handling contracts to SATS Ltd. and its subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) across multiple airports in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
The airline renewed 11 contracts and awarded 14 new contracts after a global tendering process. The new cargo handling and ground handling stations include locations such as Chicago, Washington Dulles, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Frankfurt, Milan, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong.
The partnership expansion follows a global review of the cargo and ground handling market by Air India. SATS and WFS will provide cargo and ground handling services to Air India at the designated locations.
Bob Chi, CEO of Gateway Services, APAC, at SATS, said, "Our extensive capabilities and global network, along with the exceptional service our teams provide, uniquely position us to offer unparallelled international coverage to our airline partners. We highly value our partnership with Air India and are excited to represent the airline at these locations."
Ramesh Mamidala, Head of Cargo, Air India, said, "Streamlining our logistics processes and enhancing service levels across passengers and cargo are instrumental to the ongoing transformation of Air India."
The partnership expansion is part of Air India's efforts to transform its operations and improve services for its customers. The airline will work closely with SATS and WFS to ensure a smooth and efficient operation at the designated locations.
