# Express Air Freight Charter Services

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> An express air freight charter service is the exclusive hire of an entire cargo aircraft for one or more time-critical consignments, with no capacity shared among shippers.

An express air freight charter service is the exclusive hire of an entire cargo aircraft for one or more time-critical consignments, with no capacity shared among shippers. Unlike scheduled air freight tied to fixed timetables, charter flights offer freely selectable departure times, direct routing without transshipment, and fully customized handling. Common applications include emergency spare parts for halted production lines, perishables, oversized or heavy loads, and dangerous goods that cannot travel on passenger aircraft. Bookings are placed through specialized charter brokers or directly with cargo airlines. Costs are substantially higher than standard air freight rates, yet often modest when set against the production downtime or contractual penalties a delay would trigger.

**Source:** [https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/charters.html](https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/charters.html)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Express Air Freight Charter Services |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 111 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/charters.html |

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