Airline
ASTAR Air Cargo - formerly DHL Airways (ER)
ASTAR Air Cargo, formerly known as DHL Airways, was a prominent American cargo airline based in Miami, Florida. It specialized in operating an extensive overnight freight network for DHL Express before officially ceasing operations in 2012.
Why travelers choose ASTAR Air Cargo - formerly DHL Airways
- •Baggage-first fares and transparent change rules.
- •Modern fleet mix with attentive on-board service.
- •Strong IRROPS handling with quick local support.
Fare families
Standard Cargo (N/A)
ASTAR Air Cargo operated exclusively as a freight carrier. No passenger fare classes or commercial seating were available on these flights.
- •Dedicated freight operations
- •Commercial parcel delivery
- •No passenger seating available
Express Freight (N/A)
Flight operations were integrated directly with DHL Express for expedited, overnight shipping across North America rather than passenger travel.
- •Overnight logistics operations
- •Integrated with global DHL network
- •Strictly commercial shipping
Charter Logistics (N/A)
Historical cargo charter services provided for specialized, heavy freight and large-scale shipping requirements.
- •Specialized freight handling
- •Heavy cargo and pallet capacity
- •Custom B2B logistics solutions
Key policies
Baggage allowance
As ASTAR Air Cargo was exclusively a freight and cargo operator, standard passenger baggage allowances did not apply. All aircraft capacity was dedicated to commercial logistics, heavy freight, and DHL parcel delivery.
Change policy
Not applicable for passenger travel. Commercial shipping contracts, waybill modifications, and freight policies were handled directly through the DHL Express global logistics network.
Check-in
Passenger check-in services were not available. Cargo tracking, freight forwarding, and logistics management were facilitated exclusively through commercial DHL systems and B2B portals.
Colombo (CMB) network
ASTAR Air Cargo - formerly DHL Airways operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight ER 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight ER 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight ER 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight ER 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight ER 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight ER 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat