Delta Cargo gains approval to transport goods in the passenger cabin

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ATLANTA, April 23, 2020 – As demand continues to grow to move essential goods around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta is set to increase its cargo capacity by utilizing storage areas in the passenger cabin.

Delta has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to utilize overhead bin space of widebody aircraft for cargo. This measure allows the airline to maximize capacity on its cargo-only charters to better meet customer demand.

These flights, using idle aircraft that would otherwise ...