Guwahati: Air India Express has waived cargo charges for the transportation of relief materials to Assam to support humanitarian efforts in flood-affected parts of the state.
The airline said the initiative is aimed at facilitating the movement of essential supplies by registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and recognised relief agencies assisting communities affected by the floods.
The waiver covers consignments such as food and dry rations, drinking water, medicines, hygiene and sanitation kits, clothing, blankets, tarpaulins and other essential humanitarian supplies, subject to regulatory requirements and the airline’s verification, acceptance and carriage policies.
The cargo charge waiver will be available on Air India Express flights to Guwahati from Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata.
The airline currently operates six daily flights from Delhi, three daily flights from Bengaluru and two daily flights from Kolkata to Guwahati, providing multiple options for transporting relief cargo into Assam.
Registered NGOs and recognised relief organisations intending to send relief materials can contact the airline by email at [email protected] or by calling +91 7982118680 with details of their organisation and cargo requirements.
Air India Express said its Cargo team will coordinate shipment acceptance, documentation, packaging guidelines and flight allocation, subject to operational feasibility and available cargo capacity.