News / Big three US airlines given a lift from gains in cargo business

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The big three US airlines cruised into 2025 on strong gains in their core passenger segment, and were further buoyed by double-digit gains in their cargo business.

Delta clocked-up the biggest surge in cargo, with revenues in Q4 jumping 32% to $249m, which management attributed to strong demand for high-value and time-sensitive traffic.

And besides operational improvements, it cited the use of predictive analytics and enhanced tracking capabilities as major factors that improved handling efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Over the full year, Delta ...