United Airlines has restarted cargo-only flights just weeks after assigning all aircraft to normal passenger operations because the delta variant has dragged down travel volumes and growth expectations for the remainder of the year.
United Airlines restarts cargo-only flights
Key Takeaways:
- United Airlines has restarted cargo-only flights using five Boeing 777-300s, just weeks after assigning all aircraft to passenger operations.
- This move is a direct response to reduced passenger travel volumes and lowered growth expectations for the remainder of the year due to the delta variant of COVID-19.
- The airline aims to utilize aircraft that would otherwise be idle and leverage its highly successful cargo division, which generated record revenues during the pandemic.
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