End Of An Era
FlyingTypers
has learned that Willie Mercado, long time “Mr. Aer Lingus Cargo”
in the USA, will retire from the airline July 18.
“It’s been
a great ride over these last 37 years with Aer Lingus Cargo,”
soft-spoken Willie said.
“Aer Lingus has
been incredibly supportive in my decision to retire—it wasn’t
an easy one.”
A top Aer Lingus cargo
executive in North America, Willie Mercado as been at the helm as Cargo
Sales & Reservationa Manager for the past 6 years.
In fact, Willie has been
the public cargo face of the Irish national airline since 2000, when
he was named cargo reservation manager.
During that time he has
worked long and hard for both airline and cargo community, serving as
President of the Air Cargo Association at JFK from 2007 through 2013.
“My future plan
is to step back a bit, take the summer off, and get to know the other
side of life.
“Of course, I will
have a place in my plan to follow air cargo and stay in touch with the
friends I have made in this wonderful business over the years. “So
don’t be surprised when I turn up at JFK knocking on your door
for business.” Willie Mercado said.
To that we add—go
softly and live a long time, and stay in touch, dear Willie.
Geoffrey
