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Do Airlines Care About Cargo?
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Do Airlines Care About Cargo?

Many carriers used freight to stay solvent during the pandemic. But these days, the money is in the passenger operation.

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Jun 04, 2023
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Dear Readers,

Having survived — nah, make that enjoyed — my Ryanair experience over the weekend with my family,1 I write to you from a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 bound for Istanbul and the IATA Annual General Meeting. I look forward to speaking with airline CEOs and top leaders on your behalf, and learning about the industry’s recovery.

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Madhu Unnikrishnan
Madhu Unnikrishnan has covered the airline industry for more than 20 years for such publications as Aviation Week & Space Technology and Airline Weekly. He also has done stints in communications for two airlines, Virgin America and United Airlines.
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