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 is restarting cargo-only flights using Boeing 777-300s, reversing a recent decision to fully assign aircraft to passenger operations.
- This shift is a direct response to significantly reduced passenger travel demand and revised revenue expectations caused by the delta variant and delayed corporate travel.
- The airline aims to capitalize on its successful pandemic-era cargo operations, which generated record revenues, to keep aircraft productive and maintain market "stickiness."
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