News / Injection of business as on-board couriers meet challenges of the pandemic

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Wings Onboard is signing up a local partner in Brazil, part of a push to expand the on-board courier (OBC) provider’s global network, said chairman Tal Haimovich.

The OBC sector is on the rebound after the outbreak of Covid-19 dealt a massive body blow to operators. Russi Batliwala, chairman of Chapman Freeborn, said his OBC business imploded to about 10% of pre-pandemic levels, but had now fully recovered.

The initial experience was stark, as available flights dried up, demand slumped and travel restrictions ...