Monday 20 August 2018

Qatar Airways Cargo supports relief efforts to flood-hit Kerala

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced its relief efforts to deliver urgent aid to Kerala following the devastating flooding in the region. The cargo carrier has expeditiously organised an operation to deliver relief goods to flood-stricken districts including Cochin and Karipur via the airline’s passenger service from Doha to Trivandrum.

Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo, Guillaume Halleux, said: “We have received earnest requests from the Indian community residing in Qatar seeking support to transport relief aid to Southern Kerala, where many of their families and relatives are affected by the worst flood in a century.”


“Given the devastating situation, we have rapidly activated a humanitarian operation to offer free transportation of relief goods from Doha to Trivandrum on our daily passenger flight. We are expecting to airlift more than 50 tonnes of much-needed relief goods from the operation, which will commence from August 21 to 29 . Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims’ families and we hope the region will quickly recover from the disaster.”

In celebration of Eid al-Adha, Qatar Airways Cargo invites residents of Qatar to generously contribute relief aid, including dry food, water, clothing, and medicines to those in need. Each donation is permitted up to 100kg. For shipment booking and enquiries, please contact hotlines +974 4018 1685 or +974 6690 8226.

Much more than just a cargo carrier, Qatar Airways Cargo shares concern for humanitarian crises and has been active in supporting air transportation relief efforts internationally. The cargo carrier delivers air freight to more than 160 destinations worldwide via its Doha hub on more than 200 passenger and freighter aircraft.

(Source: The Peninsula)

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