KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): AirAsia Group Bhd's cargo and logistics platform RedCargo Logistics has inked an interline agreement with Oman Air.

In a statement today, RedCargo said the new agreement will provide its customers with access to belly space on Oman Air's cargo and freight network including to Africa, the UK and Europe.

It said Oman Air customers will in turn be able to book cargo space on AirAsia's extensive network of more than 5,000 weekly flights across Southeast Asia, including in key Oman Air destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Manila and Jakarta.

RedCargo CEO Pete Chareonwongsak said this agreement was an example of how two airlines could work together to maximise e-commerce growth in the region.

"The ability to transport cargo from Asean to Africa, the UK and Europe has never been easier thanks to this partnership.

"We look forward to working with Oman Air to further grow our respective cargo businesses," he said.

Meanwhile, Oman Air senior vice president, commercial cargo, Mohammed Al Musafir said with this interline partnership, the airline was confident of offering its customers a wider range of choice of destinations in Far East region with an extensive network of flights beyond Oman Air's expanding network.

"We look forward to working closely with RedCargo through this interline partnership," he said.

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