Surging volumes, new routes reinforce Abu Dhabi’s global logistics ambitions Last updated: May 08, 2026 | 04:34 ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed Thailand-based all-cargo carrier K-Mile Air to Zayed International Airport (AUH) following the commencement of freighter operations from May 4, 2026. The airline will operate five weekly services using a Boeing 767 freighter to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), opening the first direct air cargo links between Abu Dhabi and northern Thailand and further expanding AUH’s global freighter footprint to 36 destinations. K-Mile Air’s services arrived against a backdrop of exceptional freight growth at AUH. Data from the most recent 7-day reporting period (27 April-3 May) shows cargo traffic is up from 1,878 tonnes/day at the beginning of the year to 2,216 tonnes/day, an overall increase of 18%.…