2011 Press Releases
May 15, 2011
FedEx Express Launches its First Direct Flight between U.S. mainland and Guam
First Direct Express Flight to Meet Increasing Customer Demand
Tamuning, Guam, May 15, 2011— FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced the launch of the first dedicated weekly flight connecting Anchorage, Alaska to Guam.
The inbound MD-11 flight from Anchorage, scheduled to arrive at Guam International Airport every Sunday, offers customers in Guam with faster service and more cargo capacity. With this flight, FedEx is able to deliver documents and FedEx International Priority® (IP) shipments from the U.S. mainland to Guam in two-to-three business days, and improve the delivery time of FedEx International Priority Freight® (IPF) to Guam from the U.S. mainland.
The MD-11 arriving Guam International Airport
"FedEx is always looking for ways to enhance our services for customers around the world,” said Jeremy Goldstrich, managing director of FedEx Express Japan/Guam/Saipan. “I believe our dedicated flight to Guam will support local businesses with time sensitive deliveries."
FedEx Express is the first global express transportation company to launch cargo flights to and from Guam. This service enhancement is a part of FedEx commitment in providing better services to customers through a strengthened network.
Inaugural flight ceremony attendees with the MD-11