Etihad carries record cargo in March

Abu Dhabi, April 9, 2012 (WAM) - UAE national carrier Etihad Airways carried a record 31,700 tonnes of cargo in March, an increase of 20 per cent on the previous year according to a report in "The Gulf Today." Total revenues for the month were up 14 per cent on February and 19 per cent on the corresponding period the previous year. In February, Etihad Airways carried 27,900 tonnes of freight. Etihad Airways Vice President Cargo, David Kerr said: “Etihad Airways had a record month in March in terms of cargo carried and revenue generated. We saw very strong demand from Asia throughout the month as activity picked up after a slow start to the year.” – The Gulf Today