Parata Airlines is accelerating its cargo business expansion, having transported 4,678 tons of cargo on major international routes to Japan and Southeast Asia in the first half of this year.
According to Parata Airlines on July 29, the total cargo volume for international routes from January to June was recorded at 4,678 tons. The Incheon-Narita route accounted for the largest share with 3,032 tons, followed by the Incheon-Da Nang route with 1,523 tons and the Incheon-Osaka route with 123 tons.
Notably, cargo transport volume increased significantly in the second quarter. The first quarter saw a cargo volume of 1,955 tons, while the second quarter recorded 2,723 tons, marking a 39.3% increase from the previous quarter.
This growth is attributed to a steady monthly increase in cargo transport. Starting from 658 tons in January, the monthly cargo volumes were 596 tons in February, 700 tons in March, 888 tons in April, 916 tons in May, and 919 tons in June.
The Incheon-Narita route alone accounted for approximately 64.8% of the total cargo volume, driving overall performance. The Incheon-Da Nang route also contributed significantly, representing about 32.6% of the total, indicating stable cargo demand.
Parata Airlines utilizes a belly cargo method, transporting goods in the lower cargo holds of passenger aircraft. By leveraging the cargo capacity of its A330 aircraft, the airline enhances operational efficiency by transporting both passengers and cargo.
Industry experts view the cargo business as a key area that can mitigate the impact of fluctuations in passenger demand and enhance route profitability.
In the second half of the year, Parata Airlines plans to strengthen cargo operations on existing routes to Japan and Southeast Asia while actively exploring local logistics demand on new routes to expand its cargo business base.
A Parata Airlines official stated, "We have secured stable cargo demand on major international routes in the first half of the year, and our monthly transport performance continues to increase."
Meanwhile, the domestic airline industry is nurturing the cargo business as a new revenue source in response to external uncertainties such as high oil prices and exchange rate fluctuations. Korean Air, along with T'way Air and Air Premia, is also expanding cargo transport using the belly cargo method to enhance route profitability.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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