Glasgow Prestwick Airport’s continued cargo growth follows several milestones, including the recent handling of 25 million parcels at its Terminal E facility alongside partners Royal Mail and EVRi. This expansion has helped create more than 250 direct jobs locally. Prestwick’s contribution to strengthening UK–China trade was also recognized with the “China Welcome of the Year” award at the China Scotland Business Awards. Together with China Southern Air Logistics, which operates four weekly flights, Air China Cargo’s new schedule raises Prestwick’s total direct cargo connections to China to 15 services per week – supporting an estimated GBP 250 million in cross-border trade during 2026.

Ian Forgie, Chief Executive Officer, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, said: “The move to daily flights to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport reflects the strength of demand for direct cargo connectivity between the UK and China. Prestwick is increasingly recognized by international carriers as a strategic cargo gateway linking the United Kingdom with key Chinese logistics hubs, enabling Scottish exporters to reach major regional markets quickly and reliably.”

Colin Dai, Regional Director, Asia, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, added: “Chengdu is one of the most important logistics hubs in western China, and a critical gateway into the southwestern regions of the country. Daily connectivity enables Scottish exporters to move premium products such as salmon, seafood, and whisky into China while also supporting faster and more reliable imports into Scotland from one of China’s most dynamic manufacturing regions.”

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“The airline is working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support impacted customers and will resume operations when the airspace re-opens,” a Qatar Airways spokesperson said. “Once usual operations resume, we anticipate delays to our flight schedule.

“We are closely monitoring the situation while ensuring full visibility of affected Air waybills, coordinating globally to support customers, and safeguarding all cargo, including temperature‑sensitive shipments, at our Qatar hub and outstations. The safety of our passengers, employees and cargo is always our highest priority, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

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