T’way Air cargo volume jumps 130% in two years as long-haul network expands

T’way Air said its cargo business is maintaining steady growth, supported by an expanded global network and the introduction of larger aircraft.

The airline said Monday that its first-quarter cargo volume this year was provisionally tallied at about 9,000 metric tons. That is up about 130% from about 4,000 tons in the first quarter of 2024, expanding the business to about 2.3 times its size in two years.

T’way Air also reported that its total cargo volume last year rose 92% from about 18,000 tons a year earlier to 34,000 tons.
The company attributed the gains to the successful establishment of medium- and long-haul routes, including European services to Paris, Rome, Barcelona and Frankfurt, as well as flights to Sydney and Vancouver, along with what it called strategic cargo sales efforts.

T’way Air said it has optimized processes for higher-value shipments such as cosmetics and e-commerce cargo, as well as fresh foods and semiconductor parts. It also said it is strengthening cold-chain capabilities based on temperature-control solutions.

A company official said the cargo business has entered a stable phase and is positioning itself as a trusted supplier in global markets. The official said the airline will prioritize safe operations while continuing to upgrade cargo capabilities and pursue sustainable growth.

The airline said it will begin introducing Airbus’ next-generation A330-900NEO aircraft in stages starting this year. It said the model can cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions by about 25% compared with existing aircraft and is expected to support higher cargo volumes.



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