Air Charter

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What is an Air Charter?

An air charter is a freight service that uses a dedicated aircraft to transport cargo. Unlike scheduled air freight services, an air charter provides businesses with exclusive use of an aircraft, making it suitable for urgent, oversized, or time-sensitive shipments.

When is an Air Charter Used?

An air charter is commonly used when cargo needs to move quickly, when scheduled capacity is unavailable, or when shipments require specialised handling. Common applications include:

  • Time-critical shipments
  • Oversized or heavy cargo
  • Humanitarian and relief supplies
  • High-value goods
     

Benefits of an Air Charter

By providing direct routing and dedicated capacity, air charter services can reduce transit times and offer greater flexibility than standard air freight options.