Next flight out
The nearest departure that meets the deadline, chosen by comparing the available options.
Next Flight Out
Next Flight Out: your cargo leaves on the first available flight.
For urgent air shipments, we identify the right flight by assessing availability, the characteristics of the goods and the time to final delivery. Coordinated pickup, priority acceptance at the airport and a Control Tower that follows the goods through to delivery.
The service
Between hand carry and charter
Next Flight Out fills the gap between two solutions: it carries more than an On Board Courier, because the cargo travels as freight rather than baggage, and it costs less than a charter, because it uses capacity on flights that are already scheduled. It is the typical choice for components that exceed hand-carry weight or size but must arrive within hours.
Speed depends mostly on what happens on the ground. We coordinate pickup to meet the cut-off of the chosen flight, prepare documents before acceptance and follow transits and arrival with the Control Tower. If the flight is cancelled or a connection is missed, we switch to the alternative already identified and update you straight away.
Why VECTUM
One contact. One result.
Real-time booking
The Control Tower compares departures on scheduled and cargo carriers and books the one that arrives first, not the most convenient one.
Coordinated pickup
The package reaches the airport in time for the cut-off of the chosen flight, with pickup coordinated by VECTUM.
Monitored through to POD
Acceptance, departure, transits and arrival monitored milestone by milestone, with proactive updates.
Services
What it covers
Scheduled and cargo carriers
Booking on both passenger and cargo flights, for more departures and more capacity to choose from.
Priority handling
Priority acceptance and collection at the airport, with documents ready before cut-off.
Use cases
Where it makes the difference
01
Line-down
Components that exceed hand-carry limits but must reach the plant within hours.
02
AOG and MRO
MRO and AOG spares too heavy or bulky for hand carry, with priority acceptance to hangars and airports.
03
Urgent medical shipments
Medical devices and supplies that cannot wait, including temperature-controlled shipments.
How it works
- 01Request to the Control Tower with dimensions, weight and deadline
- 02Choice of the first available flight and booking
- 03Pickup, priority acceptance and flight monitoring
- 04Collection on arrival, delivery and digital POD
FAQ
What is Next Flight Out?
It is an air shipment booked on the first available flight to the destination, on a scheduled or cargo carrier, without waiting for consolidation or scheduled departures.
How is it different from an On Board Courier?
With an OBC a courier travels with the goods as baggage, ideal for small packages; with Next Flight Out the goods travel as cargo, so heavier and bulkier shipments can go. The Control Tower proposes the fastest option for your case.
Can dangerous goods or temperature-controlled cargo be shipped?
Yes, subject to checks: dangerous goods (DG) with IATA documentation and temperature-controlled shipments, if the airline of the chosen flight accepts them.
Who handles pickup and delivery?
Pickup and delivery are coordinated by us, with vehicles from our fleet or qualified partners, under the same contact.
How do I request a Next Flight Out?
Fill in the “Request a quote” form or contact the Control Tower with origin, destination, dimensions, weight and deadline: we reply with the proposed flight and the estimated arrival time.
Do you want to entrust your distribution to VECTUM?
Tell us what you need to move, where it has to arrive and when. We build the solution.