International passenger traffic rises in May, but cargo declines

International airline traffic (RPKs) rose 8.8% in May compared to the same month last year, according to IATA. With capacity (ASKs) up 7.3%, passenger load factor improved to 71.9%. However, May freight traffic (FTKs) declined 1.6% year-on-year on a 6.9% increase in capacity. "As a leading economic...

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