MASkargo is back at in Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport after an absence of four years with an A330 freighter loaded with more than 50 tonnes of general cargo and medical equipment.
MASkargo chief executive Ibrahim Mohamed Salleh said: “The last time Amsterdam Schiphol Airport have seen the ‘Wau’ tailfin was in January 2016 after a 35-year history of operations by Malaysia Airlines.
“Today MASkargo has brought the Wau back to Schiphol and it was greeted with so much warmth. lt is definitely good to be return to Schiphol.”
He continued: “We have planned for weekly flights in May. Apart from providing long-haul connectivity supporting our network and passenger-to-cargo (P2C) flights, it also allows our customers better access to the European market.
“The decision to operate this route ourselves involves a lot of work but the MASkargo and Malaysia Airlines teams has made it happen in a very short time.”
Salleh also praised the MASKargo team Amsterdam led by Europe Regional Sales Manager, C.J. Keesjan de Vries.
Mark Jason Thomas, MASkargo chief commercial officer, said: “With the market being uncertain, innovation and being unconventional is the key to adapt to the drastic changes in the business environment.
“The P2C flights, including utilising the A380, is a demonstration of what we are and capable of doing. We will continue with implementing innovative ideas to ensure our customers’ needs are fulfilled.”
Salleh added: “We will keep our aircraft flying ensuring the world, especially Malaysia, is taken care of. We will all come out of this dark period better and stronger. In the meantime, please stay safe and stay healthy.”
In May, MH6126 departs Kuala Lumpur for Amsterdam on Monday at 2300hrs local time and the return flight MH6127 departs Amsterdam on Tuesday at 2300hrs local time.
