American Airlines Cargo is ramping up transatlantic widebody operations for summer 2026, with up to 4,400 monthly US-Europe flights. Good news for shippers on transatlantic routes.
IATA data shows air cargo demand surged 11.2% in February 2026 compared to the previous year. Despite strong growth, Middle East disruption clouds the outlook for the rest of the year.
Global air freight rates climbed again in early April 2026, with the Baltic Air Freight Index up 15.8% year-on-year. Here’s what’s driving the increase and how shippers can respond.
