News / Cash flow is king as troubled carriers throw in more air cargo capacity

Air Canada has taken the seats out of its 777

Despite signs that more passenger aircraft flying cargo missions is proving a drag on rates, airlines keep throwing capacity into the market.

For example, American Airlines has stepped on the accelerator expanding its cargo schedule from 80 weekly flights a fortnight ago to 140 last week.

It added Hong Kong (served daily from Dallas/Fort Worth), Beijing, San Juan and several European destinations, including Paris and Rome.

And while early entrants are ramping up their operations, new players are entering the fray, such as ...