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Korean Air technicians inside a jet cabin lift out the last seats to make room for floor-loading cargo.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, September 9, 2020

Korean Air jettisons passenger seats to up cargo capacity

“Look, Mom, no seats!” That’s Korean Air saying it’s flying a passenger plane with the seats removed because it can make more money putting cargo…

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Hydraulic lift platform lifts cargo pallets to door of United Airlines jet. United Airlines has figured out how to make money off of cargo during the pandemic.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, July 28, 2020

United Airlines goes on cargo tear

It’s not an accident that United Airlines’ cargo business in the second quarter dwarfed that of Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, May 21, 2020

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FAA approves cargo to ride in passenger seats

One of the big innovations for passenger airlines during the coronavirus era is using their planes as dedicated cargo haulers. Cargo 2.0 was putting boxes…

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A big white jet gets loaded with pallets of cargo.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, May 13, 2020

North American passenger airlines expand cargo flights in May

If you’re a forwarder and need more airlift to get goods around the world, you’re in luck. Airlines are listening and putting more assets to…

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, May 8, 2020

Delta, LATAM lay groundwork to implement joint venture

Delta Air Lines and LATAM are getting ready to operate jointly once they clear antitrust hurdles in both countries.

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, April 28, 2020

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New aircraft recruited for COVID mission; air cargo gets window seat

If it flies, it can be a cargo plane for coronavirus relief missions. Planes are being put to unconventional uses to support the coronavirus response,…

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A large white jet flies over the clouds.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, April 23, 2020

Delta doubles Asia cargo-only flights, adds Atlanta gateway

Delta Air Lines is increasing the number of scheduled cargo flights between Asia and three U.S. cities, using its passenger aircraft as substitutes for freighters.

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSunday, April 19, 2020

Etihad Airways uses down time to get ahead on maintenance

Etihad will operate a limited international route structure for the time being, but is busy running passenger and cargo charters and getting ahead on maintenance.

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A silver American Airlines plane gets loaded with cargo.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, April 16, 2020

American Airlines, Delta prioritize supply of cargo space

American will penalize shippers who don’t show up or cancel a booking at the last minute, while Delta is adding more capacity for its scheduled…

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Passenger cabin of plane with seats removed for cargo.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, April 14, 2020

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Airlines begin pulling passenger seats to make room for cargo

Cargo has had a window view on some international airlines. Now U.S. airlines are looking to load boxes in the passenger cabin when operating in…