News / Lufthansa Cargo paper air waybill charge will push clients to go online

Lufthansa Cargo has defended its decision to charge for paper air waybills, while other airlines look set to follow suit.

In what appears to be a growing wave of impatience over the lack of progress in e-freight, carriers are finally forcing change – and have found support from many of their customers.

Lufthansa announced last week it would introduce a €12 charge for paper air waybills on routes where e-air waybills are available, discounted to €1 for the first six months. Some customers had suggested ...