American Airlines Cargo: Record-setting quarter
American Airlines Cargo achieved record-setting growth in the second quarter, while also posting a…American Airlines Cargo achieved record-setting growth in the second quarter, while also posting a record month in June. All this was driven by nearly 350 million pounds of freight, up from 318 million the same time last year.
Several key trends contributed to the record month and quarter. E-commerce related movements continue to support significant growth across the network, particularly out of Asia, Europe and Brazil. At the same time pharmaceuticals, fruit, and flowers were the largest growing commodities seen throughout the time-frame.
The airline recorded its best June performance in more than 10 years. Operational performance for the entire second quarter was also near historical record highs.
According to globaltrademag.com, American provides one of the largest cargo networks in the world with cargo terminals and interline connections across the globe. American transports cargo between major cities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia.