Hong Kong-based Dragonair will increase the number of weekly scheduled B747 freighter flights from Hong Kong to Frankfurt from three to four from April 9 to meet growing market demand.

"The launch of this additional flight to Frankfurt reflects growing demand for our services, and will give our customers more options and greater flexibility," said Albert Yau, general manager of cargo, in a press release on Wednesday.

"Demand for shipments from the Far East into Germany is particularly strong. And given Dragonair's unique network in China we are well-placed to serve this," he said.

Dragonair's services to Frankfurt fly to/from the airline's home base of Hong Kong via Dubai.

Dragonair's cargo volume also rose year-on-year in February, up 14.1 percent to 24,678 tons, while the cargo volume for first two months this year increased by 9 percent over last year's same period.

Source: Xinhua