On 11JUL25, South Korean low-cost carrier, Air Premia announced the signing of an interline agreement with Amazon Air Cargo, marking a significant expansion of its cargo operations in the United States. The partnership will allow Air Premia to operate cargo flights on the Incheon–Honolulu route, with Amazon Air Cargo managing onward distribution from Honolulu to 45 cities across the U.S., including major destinations such as Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Houston, and New York (JFK). The new service, branded as ‘Aloha Express’, officially began operations on 09JUL25. The agreement builds on Honolulu’s strategic position as a trans-Pacific logistics hub, enabling more efficient cargo transfers between Asia and the U.S. mainland. This transshipment model is expected to reduce delivery times and logistical costs by up to 20% compared to existing direct routes.
Air Premia utilizes its proprietary Valley Cargo service for the Incheon–Honolulu segment, while Amazon Air’s extensive domestic network handles final delivery throughout the U.S. This partnership expands Air Premia’s reach beyond its current U.S. bases in Los Angeles, Newark, and San Francisco, positioning the airline to serve a broader range of logistics needs, including global e-commerce, corporate freight, and third-country transshipments. The move represents a major step in Air Premia’s strategy to grow its presence in the American cargo market and strengthen its global logistics capabilities. “We aim to enhance our competitiveness in the global logistics market by leveraging the strengths of our U.S.-focused route network,” an Air Premia official stated.
