Add Malaysia Airlines (in
both passenger and cargo) as succumbing to business pressure and competition
by withdrawing line service from North America later this month.
Although this move was announced in February,
long before the hellish, long, and agonizing nightmare of Flight MH 370,
the move seems all the sadder now.
Here is the goodbye letter from long time
cargo pro and Los Angeles-based Julie Johannson:
 October
2004—Julie Johansson, cargo manager North America, third from
right with her Los Angeles staff.
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Dear Air Transportation Partner:
We regret to inform you that Malaysia Airlines
and its cargo arm, MASKargo, will close its four times weekly service
from Los Angeles effective April 30, 2014.
Whilst Malaysia Airlines has a long history
in Los Angeles, this route is no longer economically viable.
The factors contributing to this negative
situation today include over capacity and competition resulting in lower
yields, high cost of operating the B777 aircraft and pressure from continued
increases in fuel costs.
These are adding further pressure to the
expenses of Malaysia Airlines group, which we are continuously evaluating.
Malaysia Airlines will continue to monitor
the market conditions and consider again offering service when circumstances
seem more favorable.
On behalf of Malaysia Airlines and my staff
I want to express our Appreciation for your Support over the years!
Should you have any questions, please feel
free to contact me.
Sincerely
Julie Johansson
Cargo Manager North America
Cell: 310 435-5679
FlyingTypers extends best wishes to our friends at MASKargo in
Los Angeles..
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