NAVDEEP KAUR

Dynamic network planning professional with extensive experience at Polar Air Cargo Worldwide Inc. Proven track record in optimizing capacity utilization and enhancing strategic alliances. Skilled in relationship management and regulatory compliance, I excel in leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and drive impactful results in a fast-paced environment.

• Built and expanded over 30 interline agreements, significantly increasing cargo network reach and connectivity across Asia-Pacific and beyond, including strategic expansion via offline feed partnerships.
• Secured slots at NRT, ICN & HKG during congested periods — 100% approval rate.
• Represented the company at IATA Slot Conferences, leading slot coordination meetings with key international airports and effectively engaging with government and airport authorities to secure slot approvals.
• Hosted annual company dinners with key airline partners, supporting relationship-building efforts and reinforcing long-term collaboration with strategic stakeholders.
• Designed onboarding documentation and SOPs for new network analysts, improving team readiness and cutting onboarding time by 40%.
• Maintained deep knowledge of China's interline filing processes and regulatory landscape, ensuring timely and compliant filings for interline operations across China and greater Asia.
• Liaised directly with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department for route approvals and slot filings, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory timelines.
• Successfully handled dual-country slot coordination (e.g., SYD–HKG–ICN) for interline connections, balancing bilateral restrictions and operational limitations.
• Served as the go-to contact between Planning, Ground Ops, and Sales for all interline-related decisions, improving issue turnaround time from 3 days to less than 1 day.

• English (Native)
• Punjabi (Native)
• Cantonese (Fluent)
• Hindi (Fluent)