Air cargo demand rises 4.4% in August despite capacity cut
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- Air cargo demand grew 4.4% in August, with all regions showing growth even though overall capacity fell by 0.1%.
- Strong demand and high load factors helped offset higher fuel costs, and yields rose for the first time since April driven by growth in international trade, while Asia‑Pacific airlines recorded a 4.3% interannual increase in cargo tonne‑kilometres.
Why it matters
Higher demand, load factors and yields improve revenue potential for airlines and may encourage further capacity adjustments.
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