Airlines boost cargo ops amid subdued demand

Booming cargo traffic has come as a respite for airlines, which have increased cargo operations to make up for lost passenger revenue with travel demand remaining subdued.

Major airlines. such as IndiGo and SpiceJet, have increased their dedicated cargo capacities by increasing the number of all-cargo flights as demand for the movement of goods, medicines, groceries, and other supplies increased during the pandemic, especially with the restrictions imposed by states.

IndiGo, which is the country’s largest domestic airline and is operated by InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, had during May-June converted 10 of its passenger aircraft into freight carriers with the capacity to ferry up to 20 tonnes of cargo.