Cargojet Airways Ltd.
A Canadian cargo airline operating scheduled overnight freight, charter and aircraft-leasing services, primarily with Boeing 757 and 767 freighters from its Hamilton hub.
About Cargojet Airways Ltd.
Cargojet Airways Ltd. is a Canadian all-cargo airline founded in 2001. Operating under the Cargojet name, it is part of publicly traded Cargojet Inc., whose shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The carrier transports freight rather than passengers and serves businesses, logistics companies, freight forwarders and government customers through scheduled, charter and dedicated aircraft operations.
The airline’s principal operating hub is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport in Ontario, a major Canadian freight gateway with convenient overnight access to the country’s largest population centres. Cargojet’s scheduled network links important Canadian cargo markets, while international and charter operations extend into the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. Some routes are operated for major logistics or ecommerce customers under dedicated arrangements.
Cargojet’s fleet is built around Boeing freighter aircraft, particularly the Boeing 767 and Boeing 757 families. These aircraft are configured exclusively for cargo, with no passenger cabins or conventional economy, premium economy or business-class service. The larger 767s support high-volume and longer-range assignments, while the 757s are suited to domestic and regional sectors. Fleet assignments can vary with shipment demand and customer contracts.
Cargojet is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, as those alliances are designed principally around passenger travel and connecting itineraries. It also does not operate a consumer frequent-flyer programme. Its commercial offering instead centres on overnight freight, time-sensitive shipments, charter flying and aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance services provided to cargo and logistics partners.
A key strength is Cargojet’s specialised overnight network, which is structured to move shipments between major Canadian markets outside normal business hours. Hamilton’s cargo-focused infrastructure also avoids some constraints associated with passenger-dominated hubs. For travellers, however, the essential limitation is that Cargojet is not a passenger airline: it does not sell ordinary seats, provide passenger baggage allowances or offer the usual airport and onboard services associated with commercial passenger flights.
Good to know
Flying with Cargojet Airways Ltd. — what to expect
Cargo Operations Only
Cargojet does not operate regular passenger services or sell seats to the travelling public. Its flights carry freight for commercial, logistics and government customers.
Hamilton Cargo Hub
Most network activity is centred on John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The hub is designed around overnight freight sorting and onward distribution.
No Passenger Baggage
Passenger carry-on and checked-baggage policies do not apply. Shipment dimensions, weight limits and handling conditions depend on the cargo service and commercial booking agreement.
Freighter Fleet
Cargojet primarily uses Boeing 757 and 767 freighters. These aircraft have cargo decks rather than passenger seating or travel cabins.
Commercial Cargo Bookings
Freight is generally arranged through Cargojet, a freight forwarder or a contracted logistics provider. Pricing depends on shipment weight, dimensions, routing, urgency and handling requirements.
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Cargojet Airways Ltd. — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Cargojet Airways Ltd.'s primary hub is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport in Hamilton, Ontario. The airport supports the airline’s overnight freight sorting and distribution network.
- Cargojet does not publish a simple passenger-style destination total, and its network includes scheduled freight stations as well as routes operated under changing charter and customer contracts. Consult Cargojet directly for current cargo coverage.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Cargojet is a freight carrier, however, so ordinary passenger fares on its aircraft are generally not available.
- Cargojet does not sell ordinary passenger plane tickets. Cargo rates vary according to weight, dimensions, route, urgency, capacity and any specialist handling required.
- Cargojet’s longest active sector can vary because the airline operates contracted and charter cargo services in addition to its scheduled network. Its Boeing 767 freighters are used for longer international assignments, including transatlantic operations.
- Cargojet has no passenger carry-on allowance because it is an all-cargo airline and does not sell passenger seats. Freight size and weight requirements depend on the shipment type, aircraft and booking agreement.
- Cargojet operates freight services between major Canadian cargo markets and also flies international charter and contracted services to points in the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. Its operating schedule can change according to logistics contracts and shipment demand.
- Hamilton International Airport is Cargojet’s principal departure and sorting hub. Other important Canadian operating points include major freight gateways serving Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montréal and Atlantic Canada.