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United Airlines Cargo Revenue Surges 23% on High Yields, Pandemic-Level Volumes Amid Iran Conflict
United Airlines reported a 22.6% increase in cargo revenue to $527 million in Q2 2026, driven by a sharp rise in air cargo rates related to disruptions from the Iran war. The carrier transported nearly 347 million pounds of cargo, the most for the period since the pandemic, as spot rates surged 35-40% year-over-year. Andrew Nocella, Chief Commercial Officer, attributed gains mainly to yields and expects the trend to continue into Q3.
Jul 17, 2026 1 source