Cargo Transfer Information

Expanded Air Cargo Transfer Rights at ANC & FAI

The Alaska International Airport System (AIAS) offers the most liberalized air cargo transfer rights in the United States, creating unparalleled opportunities for global logistics and airline partnerships. At Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), carriers can seamlessly transfer international cargo between flights and airline partners without breaking the cargo's international journey.

Maximizing Global Logistics Through ANC

A key 2004 legislative update further expanded cargo transfer rights, allowing foreign air carriers to transport international-origin or destination cargo between Alaska and other U.S. locations as part of a continuous international operation. This means that carriers utilizing ANC and FAI can:

• Enhance global connectivity through interlining with U.S. and foreign airlines.
• Lower operating costs by eliminating low-yield flight segments beyond ANC.
• Increase market penetration while reducing costs through hub-based operations.
• Maximize aircraft utilization by leveraging ANC as a key transshipment hub.
• Develop true transfer and transload operations for more efficient cargo movement.
• Test new market conditions without committing aircraft by utilizing code-share agreements.

With industry-leading air cargo transfer rights, a prime geographic position, and world-class airport infrastructure, ANC continues to be a global leader in air cargo operations, supporting seamless international trade and logistics.

For questions or comments about air cargo, please email AIAS Staff.