News / Growing demand for air freight in India a main attraction for major carriers

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is planning a significant increase in its belly freight capacity out of India next year.

The UK-based carrier expects to boost its cargo capacity in and out of India by around 40%, resulting in an increase of around 336% on what it offered pre-Covid, in 2019.

Virgin believes there is an opportunity in the greater air freight demand for the movement of perishables, pharmaceuticals and textiles/garments to the UK and US.

“We ...