American Airlines Cargo has extended its partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, through a new five-year cargo handling agreement covering eight European countries. The deal builds on a relationship of more than four decades and reinforces the airline's transatlantic cargo operations.

The agreement covers American Airlines Cargo's operations in key markets across Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. Under its terms, WFS will continue to provide cargo handling services at major American Airlines Cargo stations throughout Europe.

The renewal strengthens one of the airline's most established ground handling relationships. It supports cargo moving between Europe, the United States, and destinations across American's global network. For freight forwarders and the cargo owners they serve, it also means continued stability at major European gateways over the coming five years.

"Our longstanding partnership with WFS has played an important role in supporting our operations across Europe," said Greg Schwendinger, president of American Airlines Cargo. "Together, we're continuing to provide the reliable service and global connectivity our customers expect from American Airlines Cargo."

Under the agreement, WFS will continue to deliver a broad set of services across the airline's European stations, including: Cargo and mail handling, Security screening, Customs and documentation support, Specialized handling for pharmaceuticals, live animals, dangerous goods and e-commerce shipments

Those specialized capabilities address some of the most demanding segments of air cargo. Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, regulated dangerous goods, and live animals each require careful handling and strict compliance. Consistent customs and documentation support helps shipments clear borders on schedule, a priority for importers, shippers and the forwarders who manage these movements for them.

American Airlines Cargo and its customers will also continue to benefit from WFS' European road feeder services network. These trucking connections link key gateways across the region, adding connectivity and routing flexibility beyond the airline's flight schedule.

"Our relationship with American Airlines Cargo spans more than 40 years and continues to grow in strength," said Dan Parker, senior vice president, commercial EMEA, at WFS. "This long-term renewal reflects the trust we have built together and the strength of WFS' European network in supporting American Airlines Cargo's operations. By combining our network and cargo handling expertise with American's global connectivity, we can continue delivering reliable service for customers across Europe and beyond. We are proud to continue this longstanding partnership."

The relationship between the two companies extends well beyond the European agreement. WFS also supports American Airlines Cargo at several key international cargo gateways in North America and Asia.

The new five-year term secures the companies' European handling arrangement for years to come. It pairs American's global network with WFS' European infrastructure and road feeder connections. The agreement is not simply a contract renewal. It continues a decades-long collaboration that both companies expect to keep serving customers across Europe and beyond.