Recent News Items from the Express Delivery and Logistics Association

MNX Acquires AirNet's Same Day Express/Next Flight Out Div.

2/28/2012

Acquisition enables increased flexibility and enhanced service offerings; strengthens MNX's global leadership in life sciences

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MNX, a premium global provider of expedited transportation and logistics services, today announced that it has acquired the Same Day Express/Next Flight Out business of AirNet. As MNX continues to build its global capabilities, this strategic acquisition will leverage the combined strengths of MNX and AirNet in order to deliver an even higher level of reliability, flexibility and tailored customer service on a global scale.

"Fulfilling customers' needs to help them achieve business success has always been paramount to MNX," said Scott Cannon, MNX CEO. "This acquisition is one piece of a long-term strategy that will help us expand our global presence and deepen our specialized capabilities for our customers in a broad range of industries, including life sciences."

MNX's ability to seamlessly manage the most complicated customer needs coupled with AirNet's high performance airline network and expertise in life sciences transportation will allow MNX to offer customers transportation options that are faster, more accommodating and more secure. MNX is continually evolving to meet the complex global supply chain needs of its customers, testament to its entrepreneurial spirit and operational agility. As a result of the acquisition, MNX's adept management of complex transportation and logistics needs will ensure a complete end-to-end solution for customers.

About MNX, Inc.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, MNX is rapidly emerging as a leading innovator in the expedited transportation and logistics industry. The company's diverse client base includes global leaders in life sciences, entertainment, aerospace and medical devices industries. These organizations rely on MNX's exceptional track record in transporting critical items around the world, and within the United States. The company has offices on four continents, and operates a series of partnerships that extend its network to over 220 countries worldwide.

SW Airlines Announces New Route - Atlanta and Los Angesles

2/28/2012

DALLAS—Jan. 11, 2012—Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today plans to operate one new daily nonstop flight between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport beginning June 10, 2012. This will be in addition to the three daily flights operated by AirTran, Southwest’s wholly-owned subsidiary. The carrier is pleased to add the long-haul route to its map—connecting two destinations popular for both leisure and business. Flights can be booked via www.southwest.com or www.airtran.com.
Southwest will begin service to the Atlanta market on Feb. 12, 2012, with 15 daily nonstop flights to five destinations: Baltimore/Washington, Chicago Midway, Denver, Houston Hobby, and Austin, Texas. Additionally, beginning March 10, 2012, the carrier will add daily, roundtrip flights between Atlanta and Las Vegas and Atlanta and Phoenix.
With the addition of Atlanta to Southwest’s network next month, Southwest Airlines adds Georgia, the 38th State, to a route map of service to a total of 73 US airports, including Atlanta.
As of today, AirTran serves 52 cities nonstop from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, including near-international routes to Mexico and the Caribbean.

About Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines continues to differentiate itself from other low-fare carriers—offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded and has recently acquired AirTran Airways, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. Southwest serves 72 cities in 37 states and is one of the most honored airlines in the world known for its commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance, People, and Planet. To read more about how Southwest is doing its part to be a good citizen, visit southwest.com/cares to read the Southwest Airlines One Report(TM). Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,300 flights a day and has more than 37,000 Employees systemwide.

About AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. and has been ranked the top airline in the Airline Quality Rating study twice in the past four years. AirTran offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. The airline's low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, and Business Class on every flight.

United Accepts OnAsset SENTRY 400 FlightSafe GPS

2/28/2012

United Cargo, the world’s largest belly carrier, announced today it will accept the OnAsset SENTRY 400 FlightSafe® device for transport on its entire mainline jet fleet of more than 700 aircraft linking more than 370 worldwide destinations.

The OnAsset device brings shipment tracking and security to a new dimension: providing location, environmental sensing, virtual security-fencing and temperature monitoring to cargo shipments transported on United’s unparalleled network. “It’s a potent combination for our customers” said Robbie Anderson, President United Cargo.
“The SENTRY 400 FlightSafe ® delivers peace of mind, and enhanced visibility over several of our key products: UASecure high value, QuickPak and EXP express offerings as well as TempControl” he added.

The SENTRY 400 is a highly advanced wireless, personal electronic device (PED) that includes multiple sensors for temperature, humidity, pressure, shock, location and vibration. The device also contains patented intelligence known as FlightSafe®. FlightSafe® uses multiple modes of sensing and proprietary logic to automatically suppress the device’s wireless radios to an “off” mode- ensuring safe and FAA- compliant operation during flight. Intelligent radio suppression is a patented feature and unique to SENTRY, making it the only wireless device capable of turning its radio on and off without human intervention.

United Airlines Instroduces Daily New York-Istanbul Service

2/28/2012

UNITED AIRLINES TO INTRODUCE
DAILY NEW YORK-ISTANBUL SERVICE

BOEING 767-300 NONSTOP FLIGHTS WILL START IN JULY 2012

CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2012 – United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), today announced plans to launch daily, nonstop flights between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Istanbul, effective July 1, 2012, subject to government approval. Westbound service from Istanbul begins July 2.

Istanbul will be the 76th international destination that United serves from New York/Newark and the 37th city in United’s trans-Atlantic route network. With service to points in the Americas, Europe and Asia, United offers more flights from the New York area to more destinations worldwide than any other airline.

“We are excited to add Istanbul to our global route network,” said Jim Compton, United’s executive vice president and chief revenue officer. “This new service will provide customers throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America direct access to one of the most important cities in the region.”

Convenient Schedules
United flight 904 will depart New York/Newark daily at 7:27 p.m. and arrive in Istanbul at 12:20 p.m. the next day. Flight 905 will depart Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport daily at 1:55 p.m. and arrive at New York/Newark at 6:02 p.m. the same day.

The airline will initially operate the services with three-cabin Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 183 seats – six in United Global First, 26 in United BusinessFirst and 151 in United Economy, including 67 Economy Plus seats with added legroom. Effective Aug. 28, the airline will operate the service with two-cabin Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 214 seats – 30 in BusinessFirst and 184 in Economy, including 46 Economy Plus seats. Both United Global First and United BusinessFirst feature flat-bed seats, along with a wide range of premium-cabin services and amenities.
About United Continental Holdings, Inc.

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) is the holding company for both United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Together with United Express, Continental Express and Continental Connection, these airlines operate an average of 5,656 flights a day to 376 airports on six continents from their hubs in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Guam, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark Liberty, San Francisco, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. United and Continental are members of Star Alliance, which offers more than 21,000 daily flights to 1,290 airports in 189 countries. United and Continental’s more than 80,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. For more information about United Continental Holdings, Inc., go to UnitedContinentalHoldings.com. For more information about the airlines, see united.com and continental.com or follow United on Twitter and Facebook.

United - New Service Between Chicago and Sarasota

2/28/2012

UNITED ANNOUNCES NEW SERVICE
BETWEEN CHICAGO AND SARASOTA, FLA.

CHICAGO’S LARGEST CARRIER TO OFFER DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHTS BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER

CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2012 – United Airlines today announced plans to launch daily nonstop service between its hub at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sarasota, Fla. (SRQ) effective Nov. 4, 2012.

The once-daily service will operate using Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 154 seats - - 16 in United First, 48 in Economy Plus and 90 in Economy.

“This new route complements United’s existing service between Chicago and eight other cities in Florida,” said Martin Kammerman, United’s senior manager of new markets and analysis. “In addition to providing Midwest travelers with easy access to Florida’s southwest Gulf coast, this new service will give travelers from the Sarasota-Bradenton area convenient connections to United’s global network from our Chicago hub.”

United offers Chicago customers more than 600 nonstop flights each day to more than 150 destinations worldwide, dozens more flight and destination options than any other airline.
About United Continental Holdings, Inc.

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) is the holding company for both United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Together with United Express, Continental Express and Continental Connection, these airlines operate an average of 5,656 flights a day to 376 airports on six continents from their hubs in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Guam, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark Liberty, San Francisco, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. United and Continental are members of Star Alliance, which offers more than 21,000 daily flights to 1,290 airports in 189 countries. United and Continental’s more than 80,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. For more information about United Continental Holdings, Inc., go to UnitedContinentalHoldings.com. For more information about the airlines, see united.com and continental.com or follow United on Twitter and Facebook.

Atlanta, at Last! SW Airlines Launches Service from Georgia

2/28/2012

Atlanta, at Last! Southwest Airlines Launches Service from Georgia
First Flights Usher in Era of Lower Last-minute Fares, No Change Fees, and Bags Fly Free™ Value for Atlanta Travelers

Mon, Feb 13, 2012 - DALLAS -
The People of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today delivered an early Valentine's gift to travelers who have long-awaited the Atlanta arrival of the carrier's legendary low fares and positively outrageous Customer Service. Continuing the 40-year mission to serve in its communities, Southwest also announced the launch of LUV Grants for Good, making available $150,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations from across the State of Georgia.
"Our service from Atlanta brings greatly reduced fares with new flexibility and value for both leisure and business Customers," said Gary Kelly, Southwest's Chairman, President, and CEO, at a news conference Monday afternoon in the airport's main terminal.
Employees of Southwest Airlines celebrated the milestone in a LUV-themed ceremony featuring congratulations from Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Aviation General Manager Louis Miller, and a cadre of excited Southwest Customers and airport employees.
"Southwest Airlines will significantly expand the tradition of excellent customer service and low fares that we have come to expect from AirTran Airways over the past 15 years," said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. "Hartsfield-Jackson Airport prides itself on serving more than 90 million passengers every year, and Southwest's presence will further assure our airport remains as the busiest passenger airport on the planet."
Following on months of community service performed around Greater Atlanta even prior to the August 2011 announcement of Southwest service, Kelly also announced the launch of an online essay and video contest to award $150,000 in LUV Grants for Good across the State. The contest is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits which meet guidelines and rules, available at southwest.com/luvgrants.
The public will have an opportunity to vote and select the winning six organizations from a pool of finalists that produce videos on how they would use money to show love to the communities they serve. Those finalists will have been selected from essays submitted online and judged by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits and Southwest Airlines.
In accepting the gift on behalf of all Georgians, Governor Deal said, "Southwest Airlines has established itself as a first-rate corporate citizen in our State by creating LUV Grants for Good to celebrate their arrival in our community. This program will benefit the people of Georgia, who welcome Southwest, their good works, and the wonderful opportunities they bring to our great State."
Today's initial schedule of 15 flights to five nonstop destinations, with additional same-plane and connecting service to 48 destinations across the country, is just the beginning of a beautiful partnership between the world's busiest airport and the largest airline in the nation, as measured by the U.S. Department of Transportation in terms of originating passengers boarded. Daily nonstop service between Atlanta and Austin, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago Midway, Denver, and Houston (Hobby), will grow next month with the addition of nonstop service to and from both Las Vegas and Phoenix starting March 10. Southwest also will add nonstop service beginning June 10 between Atlanta and Los Angeles and will offer additional nonstop service connecting Atlanta to Louisville, Norfolk/Virginia Beach, and Seattle starting August 12. All flights are available for sale now at southwest.com.
Southwest's arrival also brings Cargo Customers expedited air cargo service between Atlanta and more than 90 destinations across the map. From a brand new facility constructed at the Atlanta airport, Southwest Employees now offer award-winning Customer Service with complimentary Road Feeder Service and interline destinations.
"We're opening Southwest service to Atlanta with more flights than our traditional start, and we have big plans for the city," Kelly told the crowd. Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. acquired AirTran Airways, Atlanta's second-largest carrier, in May 2010, yet maintains two separate airlines until a full integration over the next several years. The carrier anticipates obtaining a Single Operating Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration in the first quarter of this year, the first step in allowing that process to unfold. AirTran Employees, aircraft, and gates in Atlanta will convert to Southwest Airlines in the future.
With the addition of Atlanta, Southwest Airlines adds Georgia, as its 38th State, to a route map of service now totaling 73 U.S. airports. As of today, AirTran serves 52 cities nonstop from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, including near-international routes to Mexico and the Caribbean.
Today's news conference wraps a celebratory weekend of inaugural-themed events which welcomed a new chapter in a partnership with the Georgia Aquarium, Community Service, and a special reception for the first Southwest LUV jets to arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. (For related photos, videos, and other information about Southwest's Atlanta Operation, please visit swamedia.com)
About Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines continues to differentiate itself from other low-fare carriers—offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded and has recently acquired AirTran Airways, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. Southwest serves 73 cities in 38 states and is one of the most honored airlines in the world known for its commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance, People, and Planet. To read more about how Southwest is doing its part to be a good citizen, visit southwest.com/cares to read the Southwest Airlines One Report™. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,200 flights a day and has more than 37,000 Employees systemwide.
About AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co., has been ranked the top airline in the Airline Quality Rating study twice in the past four years. AirTran offers Gogo Inflight Internet Connectivity and coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. The airline's low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating and Business Class. To book a flight, visit airtran.com.
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SOURCE Southwest Airlines

XLA is Working for You

2/28/2012

Your association has been aggressively engaging both the regulatory and legislative communities that impact your business from the outset of this year.

On the TSA front, we have met directly with the senior TSA team to discuss upcoming changes that will be shortly announced on the procedures for associating agents and authorized representatives. It is important for our organization to be "in the tent" as these new procedures are still being formatted and thus are still malleable. What we will see is a new system for associating (STAs, training etc) that will be marketedly improved. For now we have not reached our ultimate goal however, which is to remove ultimate associating responsibility from the IAC community to TSA.

We have been continually strengthening our ties within Congress. Our "umbrella point" is that XLA and its members are 100% committed to air cargo and supply chain safety, but there are inefficient regulations which unnecessarily impede the express industry without adding to security. Case in point -that familiar refrain we hear about the problems with KSMS. With the mood of House Republicans strongly against over -regulating business with its negative economic consequences, we have visited quite a few GOP offices lately and found sympathetic ears. We will continue to build our relationships here.

We are seeing some real progress with CBP on the de minimis issue. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was put forth by CBP to change the rules on exceptions and values for informal entry. Now we are seeing some good progress towards raising the de minimis value from $200 to $1,000 with some help from the Department of Treasury. We will keep you posted.

For our international mailers, XLA has been accepted on the State Department's Federal Advisory Committee for International Mail and Delivery. Through this forum and with some like minded supporters, we are seeing some shift in the State's position on terminal dues at the UPU Doha meeting. Terminal dues, higher for private mailers, are one of the key competitiveness points for us mailer members.

Please keep us informed of any and all regulatory/legislative issues that are of concern to your company. One of the valued attributes of the XLA is we are a small enough organization that we can address the individual issue of all our members.

American Airlines Cargo Tops Cargo Carrier Ranking

2/28/2012

AMERICAN AIRLINES CARGO TOPS CARGO CARRIER RANKING BY TONNAGE AT NEW YORK’S JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

NEW YORK – American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) tops the list of cargo carriers by tonnage at New York’s JFK International Airport, according to data provided by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The airline handled more than 115,000 tons of cargo, which represents 9.1 percent of total cargo handled at the airport year-to-date through October 2011.

“American Airlines is proud to be the pacesetter in cargo handling at JFK,” said Art Torno, American Airlines Vice President – New York. “This growth can be attributed to our expansion at JFK and is part of our ongoing commitment to New York, a market we have proudly served for more than 80 years.”

JFK is one of the world’s leading international air cargo centers. The airport has two cargo facilities and more than a million square feet of office and warehouse space dedicated to broker, freight forwarder and container freight station operators who do business within the New York/New Jersey region.

“American’s recent investments in our cargo facilities at JFK further support our commitment to New York and its cornerstone role in our global network,” said Dave Brooks, President – American Airlines Cargo Division.

AA Cargo relocated its cargo operations to Cargo Building 79 at JFK in 2010. The state-of-the-art facility offers the latest in streamlined handling capability with more than 135,000 square feet of warehouse space and 24 dock doors. The handling system can accommodate any type of aircraft unit and moves units at a rate of 60 feet per minute. Other features of the facility include three coolers for perishable products, an environmental room, and a live-animal handling area.

AA Cargo recently introduced ExpediteTC Passive, which supports ambient temperature control using cool rooms, expedited handling processes and high-visibility monitoring to ensure cargo is handled within desired temperature ranges. This new service is in addition to ExpediteTC Active, which utilizes dry ice and battery-powered containers to regulate temperature levels, regardless of ambient conditions.
To learn more about American Airlines Cargo's services, visit www.AACargo.com.

About American Airlines Cargo
American Airlines CargoSM, a division of American Airlines, Inc., provides more than 100 million pounds of weekly cargo lift capacity to major cities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America and Asia. American provides one of the largest cargo networks in the world, with cargo terminals and interline connections available across the globe.

About American Airlines
American Airlines, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® carrier serve 260 airports in more than 50 countries and territories with, on average, more than 3,300 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members and members-elect serve more than 900 destinations with more than 10,000 daily flights to 149 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. AMR Corporation common stock trades under the symbol “AAMRQ” on the OTCQB marketplace, operated by OTC Markets Group.

AMR Corporation, and certain of its United States-based subsidiaries, including American Airlines, Inc. and AMR Eagle Holding Corporation, on Nov. 29 filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. More information about the Chapter 11 filing is available on the Internet at http://aa.com/restructuring.
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New York's Crowded Skies

2/23/2012

As a native New Yorker, I know firsthand that you have to consider traffic congestion when going anywhere in New York City. Timing is everything. You don't want to be driving from Manhattan to JFK during rush hour on the Van Wyck for instance.

But the skies above the New York area are even more problematic for the express air cargo industry. Every day 4,100 flights are coming into or leaving the New York area airports. That is about a third of all flights in the nation. So a delay in New York has a high probability of affecting your shipment to its destination wherever that may be. In fact, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirms that New York airports account for 33% of flight delays across the country. JFK, LaGuardia and Newark ranked among the bottom of the 29 major US airports for on time flights. And Newark was dead last in November of 2011 with 34% of its flights late. With so many of our members either based in the NY area or dependent on NY airports, these results are not acceptable for companies that offer "expedited" service to their customers.

So with the NY metro area being the most popular starting point and destination for passengers and cargo in the US, what can be done?

Significant expansion of the big three NY airports is just not feasible. Surrounded by water and developed land, there isn't much room to grow, though the Port Authority will keep studying runway options.

Stewart International airport, located about 65 miles north of Manhattan, has a terminal expansion construction project scheduled to begin later this year that might provide some companies certain options. The XLA has been working with Senator Schumer's (D-NY) office to study the attractiveness of the facility for express cargo conveyers. In addition, new ground management program started at JFK will be expanded to LaGuardia and Newark and that will help a little bit.

But there is still the challenge of the congestion in the skies above the NY area.

Capping the number of flights, currently at 71 per hour at peak times at LaGuardia and 81 per hour at JFK and Newark, would only provide limits on options and have a negative commercial impact.

We are pleased that the FAA has taken some steps that will help somewhat. In October it created a new lane that separates traffic flying from Europe into the area. They have also created more paths to the higher altitudes that jets can fly from NY to western destinations.

The best solution would be to push for implementation of technology that would allow flights and routes to be efficient and direct. Thus the greatest impact on the congestion problem in New York would be speeding up the process towards instituting Next Generation technology.

Currently, air traffic control is using radar to route planes through these crowded skies. Next Gen would utilize satellites and global positioning which would allow aircraft to take more direct routes and fly closer together. Delays would be greatly reduced, more flights would move about the skies in a more seamless fashion and there would also be environmental benefits from less fuel used by planes taking more direct routes.

Certainly, Next Gen will require a very sizable investment both from the government and the airlines. But those costs will be recouped over time and express air companies and their customers will be able to hit the mark when there is a shipment that has a critical need to get to its destination.

United Cargo attend Bogota Proflora Show

10/5/2011

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In image: Columbian President Juan Manuel Santos presided over opening ceremonies of the biannual Proflora "best floral trade show" in Bogota. United Regional Mgr Latin Maddy Marrero hosted a coordinated sales effort at a late-arriving but busy session Sept 28. Participants reported that floral business has been robust from Columbia and Ecuador this year and Oct/Nov is going to continue that trend. UA team: Andres Torres, Mildred Garcia-Bogota, Tim Nara Iah, Maddy Marrero Mia and Michael Cano Sfo Sales.

United Selects Forward Air Primary Ground Logistics Provider

10/3/2011

United Continental announced a new logistics agreement between United Cargo, the cargo division formed by the merger of United and Continental Airlines, and Forward Air, Inc. Under the terms of this multi-year agreement, Forward Air is now the primary provider of expedited ground transportation service in the U.S. for United Cargo. Subsidiary Continental Cargo and subsidiary United Cargo both had extensive trucking networks to support their transport of cargo by air. Aligning these two networks, and contracting with Forward Air as primary provider of trucking service in the U.S., provides a wealth of benefits for the combined United Cargo and its customers. These benefits include additional destinations, increased frequency, optimized capacity and access to Forward Air’s 24/7 logistics support team and state-of-the-art shipment tracking tools.

For more information about the airlines, see www.united.com and www.continental.com or for more information on Forward Air, Inc see www.forwardair.com.

Rate Announcement from United Cargo

10/3/2011

United Cargo announced that effective November 1; they will harmonize most of their U.S. domestic and U.S. outbound rates. Continental Cargo and United Cargo continue to align tariffs as part of their integration. In association with this rate harmonization, all current subsidiary Continental and subsidiary United U.S. domestic and U.S. outbound rates expire October 31, 2011. Current U.S. domestic and U.S. outbound customer-specific contract rates also expire October 31.

Along with tariff harmonization, rates effective November 1 include selective rate adjustments - both increases and decreases - in some markets. These adjustments have been kept to a minimum to provide continuity for our customers. Your United Cargo Sales professional will contact you to provide details of your new rates.

While Continental and United Cargo continue to harmonize the remainder of our rates, please remember that they still must operate as two separate carriers. Customers should continue to use the air waybill (005 or 016) of the carrier who operates the flights transporting the shipment.

United Cargo New Service to Lagos

9/30/2011

Beginning September 29, United Cargo will offer widebody capacity from the U.S. to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria (LOS). Boeing 767 widebody flights from Washington Dulles to Lagos through Accra operate five times weekly (every day except Monday and Wednesday). To book shipments or for more information, please visit unitedcargo.com or call your local United Cargo Sales Representative.

United Cargo's New Lagos Service

UA 990	Departs	Arrives
IAD	10:44 p.m.
ACC		1:30 p.m. +1
	3:20 p.m.
LOS		5:25 p.m.

Delta New Seasonal Non-Stop: Japan - Honolulu

9/19/2011

Delta Air Lines announced new nonstop seasonal service between Fukuoka, Japan, and Honolulu, beginning Dec. 28th.

United-Continental: Revised E-EH Container Maximum Weights

9/19/2011

Continental Cargo and United Cargo continue to align policies as they integrate. As part of this process, they are standardizing the maximum weight allowed in E and EH containers tendered by customers to either subsidiary carrier. These changes represent a significant increase for subsidiary United Cargo customers in the weight allowed in these convenient shipping containers.

Effective October 1, 2011, the maximum allowable weight in an E container tendered to either subsidiary Continental Cargo or subsidiary United Cargo is:
• 500 pounds for E containers routed solely on widebody aircraft (and trucks)
• 350 pounds for E containers whose routing includes any narrowbody aircraft
• 250 pounds for E containers of perishable commodities regardless of routing.

Effective October 1, 2011, the maximum allowable weight in an EH container tendered to either subsidiary Continental Cargo or subsidiary United Cargo is:
• 350 pounds for EH containers regardless of routing
• 250 pounds for EH containers of perishable commodities regardless of routing.

American Expands Options For Temp-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals

9/19/2011

American Airlines Cargo has expanded its options for shippers of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. The new cold-chain solution, called ExpediteTC Passive, supports ambient temperature control using state-of-the-art cool rooms, expedited handling processes and high-visibility monitoring to ensure cargo is handled within desired temperature ranges. This offering augments American's current service, ExpediteTC Active, which utilizes dry ice and battery-powered containers to actively regulate temperature levels, regardless of ambient conditions.

Delta Listed As A "Sustainability Leaders

9/19/2011

Delta Air Lines announced it has been added to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America and is among four global airlines listed as "Sustainability Leaders" in the annual survey.

United Airline sponsor of the 63rd Emmy Awards

9/19/2011

United is the official airline sponsor of the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. United shipped more than 450 pounds of precious statuettes from Chicago to Los Angeles. The shipment 'rode-as-booked' on United Flight 945, using United Cargo's acclaimed EXP express cargo service.

American Appoings Tom Grubb Manager of Cold Chain Strategy

9/19/2011

FOR RELEASE: September 19, 2011

AMERICAN AIRLINES APPOINTS TOM GRUBB MANAGER OF COLD CHAIN STRATEGY

FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines Cargo division announced today the appointment of Tom Grubb as manager of cold chain strategy, leading the strategic oversight of American’s time- and temperature-sensitive cargo services. A longtime veteran of American’s Cargo division, Grubb served most recently on the cargo operations team as manager of customer service strategy. Grubb was pivotal in the development of American’s existing cold chain service ExpediteTC.

"Tom brings 20 years of dedicated service to AA Cargo, implementing strategic sales initiatives as well as operational solutions for American’s product and service portfolio,” said Dave Brooks, president of American Airlines Cargo. "In this newly created position, he will play an important role in our continued drive to provide world-class cold chain services for our customers, on a global scale.”

In addition to Grubb’s most recent role in cargo operations, he has served in other management roles at AA Cargo including global accounts, capacity and pricing management and in cargo information systems development.

"I look forward to tapping my 20 years of cargo experience to provide innovative leadership in the advance of cold chain services for American Airlines,” said Grubb. “There is no better time to be working in this important segment of our industry."

This announcement comes alongside the introduction of American’s new ExpediteTC Passive service, which supports ambient temperature control using state-of-the-art technology, worldwide training of personnel and high-visibility monitoring to support reliability of cold-packaged cargo during transit. American expects Grubb’s depth of knowledge in the cold chain to bring additional benefit to its customers.

Grubb will be based at AA Cargo's Fort Worth, Texas headquarters. To read his recent article on cold chain tracking technology, click here.

Express Delivery & Logistics Association - New Website

9/19/2011

Express Delivery & Logistics Association Launches New Website

Kansas City, Mo. – On Sept. 2011, the Express Delivery & Logistics Association (XLA) launched a new website to create a one-stop-solution and resource destination for the global air express mail and logistics industry. Due to the ever-changing government regulations and increasing demand for innovative communication, XLA realized the need for a resourceful website that can offer updated information, create a community within the membership and continue to be a leading advocate in the global air express transportation, postal and logistics industry.
The main features of www.expressassociation.org are:

• Government Resources – Links and contacts to U.S. Congress, acronym list, industry links and other industry organizations.
• Ask an Expert – An option allowing website visitors to receive help with questions regarding TSA and other industry issues.
• Government Issues –The most up-to-date information on government regulations and breaking news within the industry.
• Customer Corner – A function for prospective customers to search and identify the XLA member company that meets their particular shipping needs from service, capability and geographic perspectives.
• Membership – A feature by which new and existing members can join and renew membership online.
• Direct contact to XLA Executive Director, Jim Conway, to help in the advocacy, legal and government relations fields.

With the combination of new features on www.expressassociation.org, as well as existing features, the new XLA website will not only be a destination for XLA members but a resource for the entire industry. The new website will be a platform for XLA to continue being the “voice of the industry” and will also incorporate media and publicity programming in the future to seek additional ways to innovate its already substantial presence.

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XLA is the voice of the express delivery, postal and logistics industry. The Association is driven and focused on providing targeted member service and best-in-class advocacy on the issues that impact members’ bottom lines. XLA members represent all aspects of the express delivery, postal and logistics industry, from companies that are engaged in the expedited, door-to-door delivery of high-priority shipments both domestically and internationally to airline, consultant and companies who provide services and products utilized by the express operators. For more information, visit www.expressassociation.org. To apply for membership, please contact XLA headquarters at 816.221.0254 or via e-mail at info@expressassociation.org.

Southwest Airlines Announces New Service

9/6/2011

Southwest Airlines Announces New Service
Southwest and AirTran each released flight schedules for January 8, 2012, through March 9, 2012. The schedule release reflects the first effort by the pair to coordinate published schedules. Check out the 2012 Flight Schedule Changes Chart and some of the new daily nonstops flights.

BAX Network To End

9/6/2011

BAX Network To End
September 1, 2011 - The BAX Network is scheduled to end on the first of September, 2011. There are XLA members which have utilized BAX for certain express supply chain logistics needs. With the BAX network off the table, XLA would like to highlight an option for your consideration.

AirNet, the all-cargo airline and XLA member, has many cargo flights throughout the air express market with particular expertise with piece level shipments. AirNet features late night departures which offer Airport-to-Airport, Airport-to-Door or Door-to-Door service options for all facets of our industry.

Review AirNet service possibilities, contact:

Mark Watson
AirNet Business Development Manager/Corp. Sales
Phone: 614.409.4859 ∙ Fax: 614.409.7859 ∙ Cell: 614.506.7108
Mark can also be reached at Mark.Watson@AirNet.com

Southwest Cargo Honored

9/6/2011

Southwest Cargo Honored
Southwest Airlines earned the 2011 Quest for Quality Award by Logistics Management Magazine. In addition to the award recognition for top air cargo carriers, Southwest Airlines Cargo received the highest overall score among all air cargo carriers. Southwest Airlines topped three of five critical categories including: Ontime Performance, Value and Customer Service. “We are honored to be recognized by Logistics Management readers as we strive for continuous improvement in our overall experience and value. I applaud the superb teamwork of our Employees across our system for their dedication to excellence,” said Vice President of Southwest Airlines Cargo and Charters Matt Buckley.

Alaska Airlines Expanding to Hawaii

9/6/2011

Alaska Airlines Expanding to Hawaii
Alaska Airlines announced today it is expanding its service between San Diego and Hawaii with a daily nonstop flight to Honolulu. Alaska will also begin daily service from the Bay Area to Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii starting March 2012.

Delta to Make Adjustments

9/6/2011

Delta to Make Adjustments
Delta has plans to adjust flying in 24 small markets, which may affect some cargo locations. Delta also announced plans to consolidate some operations now in Minneapolis to Atlanta.

Delta Launches Nonstop Service to Beijing

9/6/2011

Delta Launches Nonstop Service - Detroit/Beijing
On July 1, Delta began nonstop service between Detroit and Beijing, expanding its Asian gateway in Detroit with flights to a third city in China.

Alaska�s maintenance 'angels' shepherd fallen soldiers flyin

9/6/2011

Alaska’s maintenance 'angels' shepherd fallen soldiers flying home
Master Sgt. Scott Binnie’s nine hour layover and subsequent flights to escort the remains of a fallen airman from Anderson Air Force Base in Guam to Lewiston, Idaho, went seamlessly. "The maintenance personnel at Alaska Airlines are outstanding," Binnie said. Protocol requires military escorts to stay with the remains of a fallen soldier from the time they leave a mortuary until they arrive at their final resting place. The remains are shipped as cargo, but escorts accompany the casket into holding facilities between flights. What Binnie experienced during his long stay in the hangar was Alaska's new "Fallen Soldier" program, a process that 14 aircraft technicians developed to seamlessly transfer the remains of soldiers killed in action.

American Nonstop JFK to ANU

9/6/2011

American Nonstop JFK to ANU
American Airlines is launching nonstop service between John F. Kennedy International Airport and V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua. Service will be offered four times a week beginning Nov. 17 and will be operated by a Boeing 737 aircraft.

Southwest - NEW Flight Schedule

9/6/2011

Southwest - NEW Flight Schedule
Southwest Airlines Cargo has a NEW flight schedule effective Aug. 14. For more information or to view the latest flight schedule, visit www.swacargo.com.

Hurricane Irene Impacts United

9/6/2011

Hurricane Irene Impacts United/Continental
United and Continental Airlines are assessing the impact of Hurricane Irene at its New York airports and support facilities, including its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. New York airports remained closed and United and Continental suspended all flights to these airports through Sunday. The airlines resumed service on Monday, Aug. 29.

United Cargo Recent Appointments

9/6/2011

United Cargo Recent Appointments
· Mirco Renfer, Director, Cargo Sales – EMEA announced Andreas Gutberlet as regional cargo sales manager, EMEA. Gutberlet manages all United Cargo Sales activities in countries that have GSA representation in the EMEA region and on the Indian Subcontinent. Previously, Gutberlet served as Continental Airlines regional cargo director, Europe.

· Peggy Guse, Director, United Cargo Sales Strategy and Effectiveness announced Beverly Lee as manager, government/military sales. Lee serves as United Cargo’s direct representative to our government and military customers. In her previous role, she served as CO Cargo’s Chicago-based global accounts manager.

· Mike Oslansky, senior manager, marketing, customer service and business systems announced Lisa Ethridge as manager, cargo customer service call centers. Ethridge is responsible for developing long-term strategies to ensure the highest level of quality customer service. Her most recent role was manager, capacity control on the cargo revenue management team.

New Strategic Advisor - Southwest Airlines Cargo

9/6/2011

New Strategic Advisor - Southwest Airlines Cargo
Southwest Airlines announced Jim McKeon joined the Southwest Airlines Cargo Management Group in a new position as strategic advisor. McKeon brings with him two decades worth of air cargo experience, particularly in the areas of international air cargo sales and marketing, interline strategy development and product development. “We are excited to have Jim join the Cargo Management Group,” said Vice President of Cargo and Charters Matt Buckley. “He brings a wealth of experience and a tremendous reputation in the air cargo business to our Team, and will be an invaluable resource as we continue to expand our horizons going forward.”

Alaska Delivers First Copper River Salmon To Seattle

6/15/2011

June 2011
Alaska Delivers Season's First Copper River Salmon To Seattle

Alaska Air Cargo delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon on May 17 to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The airline plays a significant role in supporting the Alaska seafood industry and flew more than 22 million pounds of fresh Alaska seafood to the lower 48 states and beyond last year. Following the arrival of the first fish, top Seattle chefs will compete for the best salmon recipe in Alaska Air Cargo's "Copper Chef Cook-off."
Enhanced seafood quality training program

Salmon shipped on Alaska Air Cargo this season will arrive as fresh as possible to grocery stores and restaurants across the nation, thanks in part to a training program required of all airline employees who handle perishables. Alaska Air Cargo employees are required to adhere to strict seafood quality standards and pass an annual food quality course.

Seafood processors and shippers follow cool-chain standards to provide a temperature-controlled environment for proper food handling. The goal is to keep seafood moving rapidly throughout its journey on Alaska Airlines and maintain a consistent temperature range from the time it leaves the water to when it arrives at stores and restaurants.

American Airlines Cargo Now Offers New York-Tokyo Service

6/14/2011

May 2011
American Airlines Cargo Now Offers New York-Tokyo Service
American Airlines Cargo has commenced services to/from Tokyo Haneda from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. American’s cargo services from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport utilizes a wide-bodied B777 aircraft to and from Haneda, providing connections throughout Japan and other destinations in Asia, via its core interline partners. View the route details and schedules.

Southwest Closes Acquisition of AirTran

6/14/2011

June 2011
Southwest Closes Acquisition of AirTran
Southwest announced that it has closed on its purchase of all of the outstanding common stock of AirTran. Gary Kelly, CEO, chairman and president of Southwest Airlines said, “The acquisition of AirTran represents a unique opportunity to extend our network into key markets we don’t yet serve, such as Atlanta and Washington, D.C. We also celebrate the promise of expanding our presence at New York LaGuardia, Boston Logan, Milwaukee and Baltimore/Washington as well as extending our service to many smaller domestic cities that we don’t serve today, with access to key near-international leisure markets in the Caribbean and Mexico.”

United Launches Service to China

6/14/2011

June 2011
United Launches Service to China
United Airlines launched its first-ever service between Los Angeles and Shanghai, China, with daily nonstop flights from the airline’s hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). United will operate the daily flights using Boeing 777 aircraft.

American Airlines Cargo Launches New Online Resource for Shi

5/15/2011

May 2011
American Airlines Cargo Launches New Online Resource for Shippers & Freight Forwarders
AA launched Business Insights, an online resource offering market and industry information to shippers and freight forwarders seeking to grow their business. The site provides information on global, regional and industry market opportunities based on the latest shipping, trade data and expert information on the pressing cargo and supply chain issues of the day

American Airlines' Carmen Taylor, Award Recipient

5/15/2011

May 2011
American Airlines' Carmen Taylor, Award Recipient
Managing Director of Cargo Sales (MCLA), Carmen Taylor, has been honored as a recipient of the International Women’s Day Award by World Trade Center Miami. The award recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership in promoting and enhancing free trade and international business in the Americas.

Southwest names new VP of Cargo

5/15/2011

May 2011
Southwest names new VP of Cargo
Southwest Airlines announced Matt Buckley as the new Vice President Cargo & Charters. Matt began his career with Southwest Airlines in 1982 as a Southwest Ramp Agent in Midland, Texas.

Southwest Airlines Begins South Carolina Service

5/15/2011

Southwest Airlines Begins South Carolina Service
Southwest now operates nonstop flights from Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) and Charleston (CHS). Download the flight schedule and view all of Southwest's destinations.

XLA Honors Airlines for Outstanding Performance

3/30/2011

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XLA HONORS AIRLINES FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

March 30, 2011 Kansas City, MO - The Express Delivery & Logistics Association (XLA) awarded three airlines with 2010 XLA Airline Excellence Awards during the XLA membership meeting at AirCargo 2011. Each year, XLA industry members participate in a survey evaluating the performance of each XLA airline member in four difference categories. Members evaluate airlines on their communication, service, website, technology and overall value which determine the four awards: Excellence in Web & Technology, Most Improved Airline, International Airline of the Year and Airline of the Year.

2010 XLA Airline Excellence Awards:

Excellence in Web & Technology - Southwest Airlines Cargo
Southwest Airlines Cargo received highest ratings in this category based on providing real-time tracking and tracing information, easy online booking, having a user-friendly website and barcode technology.

Most Improved Airline - American Airlines Cargo
This was awarded to American Airlines Cargo based on the business to client communication experience, service experience, web and technology and overall value from previous years until present time.

International Airline of the Year - United Cargo
XLA members evaluated United Cargo on providing the best service and communication for all international areas based on capacity, hours of operations, local service changes and improvements, lockout and recover time and web and technology.

Domestic Airline of the Year- Southwest Airlines Cargo
Southwest Airlines Cargo was presented this prestigious award by providing the best overall services and communication in all domestic areas, web and technology, hours of operations, pre-booking benefits, length of time required for lockout and recovery and service guarantees.

Newly elected XLA President, Scott Cannon of MNX-Midnite Express Global Logistics stated, “On behalf of the XLA membership, I’m pleased to recognize Southwest Airlines as the 2010 XLA Domestic Airline of the Year. This is a distinction Southwest Airlines has earned for several straight years. The XLA membership takes a great deal of care and effort in evaluation the annual performance of our airline members. Southwest Airlines continues to provide an exceptionally high level of service and innovation; which is supported by them also receiving the 2010 Excellence in Web & Technology award.” Southwest Airlines Cargo, American Airlines Cargo and United Airlines Cargo were among seven competing airlines. The winning airlines were honored during the Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, March 11, 2011 before an audience of business partners and customers.

The Express Delivery and Logistics Association (XLA) is a non-profit trade association that represents the regulatory and business interests of the express delivery, mail and logistics industry. XLA works directly with federal agencies and Congress to promote effective and sensible legislative and regulatory initiatives that ensure transportation security without placing unnecessary burdens on members’ business operations. Our advocacy mission is complimented with best in class networking, educational and marketing opportunities. For more information about XLA please visit our website (www.expressassociation.org) or call Jim Conway, Executive Director (703.789.3724).

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New President to Lead XLA

3/17/2011

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New President to Lead Express Delivery & Logistics Association

XLA - Introduces New Board of Directors

Kansas City, MO: March 17, 2011 – Scott Cannon, CEO of MNX, was recently elected president of the Express Delivery and Logistics Association (XLA). He commenced his term as president on March 11 after nomination and approval at the 2011 XLA annual membership meeting held at AirCargo 2011 in San Diego, CA.

Scott Cannon, CEO of MNX, joined the company in 2002 as VP Finance, a position he held until promoted to CFO in 2004. In early 2007 Scott was promoted to CEO. Mr. Cannon has a M.B.A. and B.A. in Finance. An expert on the specialty air courier industry, Scott is frequently asked to speak on panels, and to comment on issues affecting the industry.

MNX is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. The company has emerged over the last decade as a leading innovator in the expedited transportation and logistics industry. The company’s diverse client base includes global leaders in life sciences, entertainment, aerospace, and medical devices. The company has offices on four continents, and operates a series of partnerships that extend its network to over 195 countries worldwide.

“On behalf of all the members of XLA, I’d like to thank outgoing President John Costanzo for his service and dedication to our industry and association, which included an unprecedented extra year of service past his term.” stated Scott Cannon, MNX CEO. “I am very much looking forward to working with our members, our new Board of Directors, and our exceptional executive director Jim Conway on advancing the regulatory and legislative initiatives that are so important to our members.”

Mr. Cannon will be joined by the other officers of the XLA board for the 2011/2012 term. The board is composed of some of the leading industry professionals in North America, who will help guide XLA’s continued growth.

George Trapp – Vice President

George Trapp is the Security Manager, Safety and Regulatory Affairs of Purolator International. Trapp specializes in regulatory and government affairs, airline cargo security compliance and TSA regulations affecting the cargo industry, Custom Border Protection C-TPAT program development, loss prevention, claims evaluation and mitigation, internal investigations and white collar crime, quality, environmental health and safety program development.

Steve Wright – Secretary

Steve Wright is the owner of NOW Delivery located in Providence, RI. NOW Delivery provides customized transportation solutions to many industries, including medical, payroll, financial, manufacturing, critical parts, LTL, same day and next day distribution. Since 1984, NOW Delivery has grown to be among the largest specialized courier/messenger companies in the greater New England area. Wright’s company has also been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Hot 500 Companies.

Don Smith – Treasurer

Don Smith is Chief Logistics Officer at eShopWorld which was launched in June 2010. eShopWorld is Aramex's exciting new e-commerce product. eShopWorld connects electronic retailers with offshore consumers. Provides e-tailers with a comprehensive global sales, payments, and delivery solution that rapidly integrates with the e-tailers shopping cart. Shows fully "landed costs" in the shopping cart in buyers local currency. Additionally, 100 percent guaranteed payments in US dollars to e-tailers.

John Costanzo – Past President

John T. Costanzo is President of Purolator International, headquartered in New York. He is responsible for Purolator’s third party logistics business and for the development and execution of the company’s cross border strategic plan. Costanzo has an extensive background in the distribution and logistics industry. Prior to joining Purolator, he served in a variety of roles in the TNT Post Group – a company providing global express, mail and logistics services across the world. He held positions of increasing levels of responsibility, beginning with Senior Vice President of the Express Products Division and rising to President of the International Mail Division, Americas Region. Costanzo began his career with the Emery Air Freight Corporation, where prior to joining TNT he had risen to the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Emery’s largest division.

The XLA board officers are joined by the 7 XLA board members at large who include: Claudio Bacchi, Managing Partner at Red Logistics Corp. in Florida; Tom Belmont, Senior Vice President – Service at MNX in California; Timothy Byrnes, Vice President of GeoPost Americas in New York; Matt Groppe, Director of Business Development and Strategy at DHL in Virginia; Craig Meindl, Agents Manager at World Courier, Inc. in New York; Bart Salant, President at Paramount Courier Inc. in New York; Angelo Patrizio, Director of Regulatory Affairs & Compliancy at International Bonded Couriers, Inc. in Florida.

The XLA Board of Directors will guide the association through its various programs that assist express delivery, postal and logistics industry members. Programs include meetings, advocacy efforts, business support and more. The association also assists its members by providing a network of support for personal and professional growth.

For more information on the board members or the organization, contact XLA, at 816.221.0254 or e-mail info@expressassociation.org.

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XLA is the voice of the express delivery, postal and logistics industry. The Association is driven and focused on providing targeted member service and best in class advocacy on the issues that impact your bottom line. XLA members represent all aspects of the express delivery, postal and logistics industry, from companies who are engaged in the expedited, door-to-door delivery of high-priority shipments both domestically and internationally, to airline, consultant and companies who provide services and products utilized by the express operators. For more information visit www.expressassocaition.org. To apply for membership, please contact XLA headquarters at 816.221.0254, or via e-mail at info@expressassociation.org.

AirCargo 2011 Conference

2/15/2011

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AirCargo 2011 Annual Conference - “A World of Opportunities: Asia 2011”

Kansas City, Mo. – Feb. 15, 2011 – Air and Expedited Motor Carriers Association (AEMCA), the Airforwarders Association (AfA) and the Express Delivery and Logistics Association (XLA) will hold the eighth annual AirCargo conference on March 10-12, 2011 at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel in San Diego, CA. the theme of this thriving meeting is: “A World of Opportunities: Asia 2011.”

AirCargo 2011 has consistently held the industry standard of being the premier conference and tradeshow for the airfreight forwarding and express delivery industries. This event will attract over 600 executives, professionals and other top-level decision makers from national and international airfreight, expedited and express transportation companies. This year, the conference includes a diverse educational program, exceptional business opportunities for exhibitors and excellent corporate exposure for sponsors. Expecting more than 600 attendees and 100 exhibitors, AirCargo can ensure this will be a captivating meeting for executives, professionals and other top-level decision makers in the industry. Accompanying the theme, AirCargo 2011 offers a dynamic lineup of presentations.

AirCargo 2011 Session Topics:

· Necessary Roughness: New Rules for the Contact Sport of Business
Keynote Speaker – Mimi Donaldson

· Doing Business with Asia
Dave Cohen of Kintetsu
Bryce Dalziel of Hanjin USA
Joe Holecko of International Trade Administration
Greg Mays of Delta Airlines
Jone Monroe of Jon Monroe Consulting
David Yokeum of World Cargo Alliance

· What You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Business: Part One-ICC and CSA 2010
Scott Grandys of Contractor Management Services
Rick Roskelley of Littler Mendelson
Henry Seaton of Seaton and Husk
Michael Williams of Business as Usual

· What You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Business: Part Two-Legal Issues
Jacob Fisher of Falcon Global Edge
Richard Furman of Carroll McNulty & Kull, LLC
Ned Kiley of Grove, Jaskiewicz and Cobert
Glenn Patton of Roanoke Trade Services

AirCargo’s exhibition is comprised of airlines, delivery service providers and other business service companies for the entire industry, and AirCargo enjoys a sell-out show every year. AirCargo 2011 offers a generous amount of time to network at the tradeshow, and AirCargo has arranged extra time for exhibitors to setup meetings to interact with their prospective clients. The conference is held in conjunction with the tradeshow is expected to attract over 600 attendees. Along with the tradeshow, social events bring attendees together for networking with business associates and potential new business partners.

AirCargo is the annual combined tradeshow and conference for the Air and Expedited Motor Carriers Association (AEMCA), the Airforwarders Association (AfA), and the Express Delivery & Logistics Association (XLA), which co-host AirCargo as a service to the industry. Association members receive a discounted conference fee through February 12, 2011.

For more information, contact Jim Conway, Executive Director of XLA, at 703.789.3724 or e-mail jim@expressassociation.org.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN XLA AND NITL

9/3/2010

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN XLA AND NITL
Kansas City, Mo. – July 29, 2010 – The Express Delivery and Logistics Association (XLA) is pleased to announce a cooperative agreement with the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL).

NITL, created in 1907, is the leading organization for the freight transportation industry representing shippers and all transport modes including air, ocean, rail and surface. XLA is the voice of the expedited air delivery, international postal and logistics industry.

The agreement details the participation of XLA within the TransComp Exhibition, NITL's annual conference. TransComp, which will be held in November 2010 at the Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center, brings together more than two thousand shippers with leading freight transport companies. This year, XLA will host a dedicated Air Cargo Pavilion within the Exhibition Hall that will allow the interaction of shippers with carriers and air expeditors. XLA member companies will also have sponsorship opportunities within the conference.

Bruce Carlton, President & CEO of NITL stated "All transport modes are critical channels for getting goods quickly to market. The air freight expertise of XLA and its members and the creation of a dedicated Air Pavilion will greatly enhance the value experience for all TransComp attendees".

Jim Conway, Executive Director of the XLA commented "This is truly a win-win situation. Shippers, carriers and expeditors will be able to centrally meet and discuss air freight needs and capabilities. We are honored to partner with NITL and excited to participate at such an outstanding event".

XLA is the voice of the express delivery, postal and logistics industry. The Association is driven and focused on providing targeted member service and best in class advocacy on the issues that impact your bottom line. XLA members represent all aspects of the express delivery, postal and logistics industry, from "industry members" who are engaged in the expedited, door to door delivery of high priority shipments both domestically and internationally. To our airline and consultant members, to associate members who provide services and products utilized by the express operators.

United and Continental

6/1/2010

United and Continental have announced a $3 billion merger agreement that would create the world's largest airline. The combined company would serve more than 144 million passengers annually in 59 countries. The Department of Justice will review this proposal and no doubt take a careful look - from an antitrust perspective - especially at international routes such as China – U.S. flights. For more information on the merger visit the official United Continental Merger Web site -www.unitedcontinentalmerger.com.