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Pandemic Taught Passenger Airlines Lesson About Value of Freight

Wednesday, September 01, 2021 at 07:50 PM ET

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Air cargo has been a savior for communities around the world after the COVID outbreak. Adobe Stock

Key Takeaways:

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted airlines' historical undervaluation of air cargo, demonstrating its critical role in global supply chains and its significant profitability when passenger flights were largely grounded.
Air cargo became a vital revenue stream for airlines during the pandemic, leading to a fundamental shift in strategy to prioritize and integrate cargo operations more deeply into overall business decisions.
This newfound appreciation for cargo is expected to be sustained, influencing route planning and potentially leading to renewed investment in dedicated all-cargo aircraft by many carriers.

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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.

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