Some 4.8 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in April 2026, an 11.0 percent decrease compared to the same month last year. The decline was primarily attributable to strikes at Lufthansa, called by the pilots’ union, Vereinigung Cockpit, and the UFO union that represents cabin staff. The strikes took place over a total of six days, affecting approximately 500,000 passengers. Cargo volumes (comprising both airfreight and airmail) were also impacted by the strikes at … [Read more...] about Passenger and cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport impacted by six days of strike action in April
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Korean Air to launch integrated airline in December 2026
Korean Air will emerge as an integrated flag carrier on December 17, 2026, marking the completion of a consolidation process spanning over five years. Korean Air and Asiana Airlines boards approved the merger agreement on May 13, with the formal contract execution scheduled for May 14. The agreement follows the initial share subscription agreement signed in November 2020. Upon execution, Korean Air will absorb all Asiana Airlines assets, liabilities, rights, obligations, and personnel. The … [Read more...] about Korean Air to launch integrated airline in December 2026
Envirotainer partners with Cathay to cut air freight emissions
Envirotainer, the global leader in secure cold chain solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, has announced a new partnership with Cathay through its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. The agreement will support the use of SAF in air freight and help reduce emissions linked to Envirotainer’s global shipments. Through the partnership, Envirotainer is helping accelerate the adoption of SAF by purchasing at least 100 tonnes of verified emissions reduction claims, … [Read more...] about Envirotainer partners with Cathay to cut air freight emissions
Study: Humans are still the “integration layer” in freight operations despite AI expansion
Despite years of investment in digital platforms and AI, freight operations still depend heavily on humans manually connecting disconnected systems, according to a new industry report released by Deep Current, a Germany-based AI company building the pre-operational data flow infrastructure layer for logistics. “Many logistics organisations continue to operate in environments where workflows are fragmented and require a significant ‘human integration layer’ in between more than 5+ systems on … [Read more...] about Study: Humans are still the “integration layer” in freight operations despite AI expansion
Cathay Cargo launches weekly freighter service to Bangkok
Cathay Cargo has launched its weekly freighter service to Bangkok on 6 May 2026, marking its return to the city since its last regular freighter operation 10 years ago. The new service adds dedicated uplift for Thai exporters and freight forwarders with connectivity via its Hong Kong hub. Operating every Wednesday and originating from Hong Kong, the Boeing 747-400F provides customers with additional uplift and greater flexibility through more shipping options for both general cargo and selected … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo launches weekly freighter service to Bangkok
Chapman Freeborn OBC adds Next Flight Out (NFO) to its global time-critical solutions
Expanding its time-critical logistics portfolio, Chapman Freeborn OBC is launching Next Flight Out (NFO), a new premium service designed to complement its established on-board courier expertise and provide clients with greater flexibility for urgent international shipments. Positioned between hand-carry and full charter solutions, NFO helps close the gap for shipments that require speed, reliability, and operational flexibility, while also taking shipment size, cost, and specific logistics needs … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn OBC adds Next Flight Out (NFO) to its global time-critical solutions
