UK Air export of cattle / calves ?
Can anyone shed any light on reports that a number of airports have been approached regarding setting up air freight of uk cattle / calves to mainland Europe destinations?
I'm aware that Robin Hood Doncaster etc etc Airport recently decided against it, but apparently other airports are in negotiations?
Can anyone explain the how's and why's that make this economically viable?
And if this is going to start, what are the exporters going to have to organise, in terms of loading at the UK end, aircraft, unloading at detination, compliance with whatever regs etc etc etc. Is this a feasible trade on the part of freight fliers??
I'd be particularly interested to hear from anyone who had experience of the same trade, which took place for a period in the mid 1990's, from amongst others Coventry Airport.