News / Bellyhold cargo stays on the ground as more airlines suspend China services

The coronavirus outbreak has given the air cargo sector a shake-up, as more airlines pull back services to and from China.

Lufthansa has now suspended all flights to China until 9 February, following a similar move by British Airways, while United Airlines said it would reduce services alongside a drop in demand.

Cathay Pacific announced it would progressively halve the capacity of mainland China passenger flights, starting today, but said freighter operations would be unaffected.

Other airlines that have reportedly cancelled or suspended ...