Most airline heads of cargo expect volumes to increase and pricing to remain stable or improve over the next 12 months, according to IATA’s Business Confidence Index published in July.
The survey revealed that airline yields had dropped more slowly than expected and the general outlook improved.
Respondents reported growth in air freight volumes over recent months, which is consistent with freight data and the resumption in growth in business confidence and world trade volumes. The survey of airline heads of cargo and CFOs confirmed that the outlook for cargo volumes remained positive, with 56% of respondents expecting an increase in demand over the next 12 months.