British Airways Brings Belly Cargo to Cincinnati/N. Kentucky Airport

The airport is positioning itself to attract general cargo, bypassing crowded international gateways for faster turnarounds.

Eric Kulisch

Thursday, June 01, 2023 at 06:30 PM ET

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A hydraulic lift is used to unload cargo from a British Airways Boeing 787-9. [Credit: IAG Cargo]

Key Takeaways:

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) is actively expanding its general air cargo business, aiming to attract passenger and freighter operators by offering faster turnarounds compared to congested international gateways.
This expansion is highlighted by British Airways' new nonstop passenger service from London Heathrow, which will carry significant belly cargo, and a deal to develop an 80,000-square-foot air cargo transfer facility at the airport.
KCVG leverages its central U.S. location, existing status as a major express shipping hub (Amazon Air, DHL Express), and strong regional industrial base to position itself as an efficient alternative for global freight movement.

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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.

As the U.S. home base for Amazon Air and DHL Express, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) moves large volumes of express shipments. Now the airport is positioning itself to attract general cargo carried by passenger and freighter operators interested in bypassing crowded international gateways for faster turnarounds.