African airlines achieve 13.9% capacity growth, 1.7% cargo demand increase in September 2024 – IATA

African airlines recorded the smallest growth in cargo demand across global regions in September 2024, with only a 1.7% year-on-year increase, yet led all regions in capacity expansion with a notable 13.9% rise.

This disparity suggests that while African carriers saw limited growth in actual cargo volumes, they proactively scaled up their available cargo space.

This data, obtained from the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) September 2024 global cargo report, highlights African airlines’ focus on expanding capacity to meet future demand, despite current demand levels being lower than in other regions.

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