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About FedEx
FedEx Archives: 2001 Press Releases
( BW)(TN-FEDEX)(FDX) FedEx Express Returning to Near Normal Air Operations Tonight; Intercontinental Flights Resume from Asia and Europe to and from the United StatesBusiness Editors MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2001--FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., (NYSE:FDX) resumed air operations within the United States today, having launched nearly 60 aircraft to complement its vast trucking network. FedEx flights will operate tonight throughout the country, and the number of trucks serving the FedEx Express network has nearly tripled over the past few days to fulfill customers' needs. "We expect flight operations to run very smoothly tonight with many of our 640 aircraft returning to the sky," said David J. Bronczek, CEO and President of FedEx Express. "The sorting of packages and flight launches are going very well, and we will be working around the clock to get up to full speed. For those cities still under federal flying restrictions, we continue to serve our customers through our contingency plans that were implemented recently," Bronczek added. FedEx has made moving medical supplies, emergency equipment and payroll-related shipments a priority. Security has been increased around the world, and the company is in full compliance with the new security guidelines issued by the federal government. "As we resume operating our air network, the safety of our employees and customers and security of their shipments remain our top priority," said Bronczek. "We welcome these new security guidelines, policies and procedures." The unparalleled FedEx networks in the Asian, European and Latin American regions continue to operate. FedEx Express has been approved to resume intercontinental flights from Asia and Europe to and from the United States. FedEx Ground, the leading small package business-to-business network, is running at nearly full capacity with a high level of service. Other FedEx operating companies, including FedEx Freight, FedEx Custom Critical and FedEx Trade Networks are also operating normally with above average volume levels. "We are continuing to keep our customers and employees around the world updated frequently and consistently through our corporate Web site, our private satellite television network, couriers and sales force," said Bronczek. "Our employees are committed to providing the best service possible to our customers," added Bronczek. FedEx has been providing significant support for emergency relief efforts, both financially and with "in-kind" shipping services. Employees have arranged and are participating in blood drives at FedEx facilities across the country, and are making substantial pledges to the American Red Cross and the United Way of America National Response Fund. The FedEx Express Money Back Guarantee remains suspended, but the company looks forward to reinstating it soon. With annual revenues of $20 billion, FedEx Corp. is the premier global provider of transportation, e-commerce and supply chain management services. The company offers integrated business solutions through a network of subsidiaries operating independently, including FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company; FedEx Ground, North America's second largest provider of small-package ground delivery service; FedEx Freight, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload freight services; FedEx Custom Critical, the world's largest provider of expedited time-critical shipments; and FedEx Trade Networks, a provider of customs brokerage, consulting, information technology and trade facilitation solutions.
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CONTACT: FedEx Corp., Memphis
Media Relations, 901/434-8100
http://www.fedex.com
KEYWORD: TENNESSEE INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE LATIN AMERICA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AIRLINES TRANSPORTATION
SOURCE: FedEx Corp.
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