As the race for the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide gains pace, Lufthansa has introduced apremium product specifically developed for the transport of the vaccines.
Marketed as Covid-19 Temp Premium, it will be bookable from next week and will monitor vaccine shipments throughout the journey.
It includes high-priority capacity access, and the airline’s fastest speed option in combination with temperature focus and a comprehensive security concept, according to CEO Peter Gerber.
For the transport of pharmaceuticals, three temperature ranges (based on the ambient temperature) are available in airfreight: Controlled Room Temperature for shipments with a transport temperature range of +15°C to +25°C, cool storage for shipments with a transport temperature range of +2°C to +8°C, and deep-frozen storage for shipments with a transport temperature range of -10°C or below.
