United’s cargo volumes up 1.9% in May

United’s cargo volumes up 1.9% in May

   United Airlines reported a 1.9 percent increase in cargo volume for May at 173.7 million system cargo ton-miles, compared to 170.4 million system cargo ton-miles in the same month 2005.

   In May, United’s freight improved 0.9 percent to 143.4 million cargo ton-miles, while mail was up 7.2 percent to 30.3 million cargo ton-miles.

   After the first five months of 2006, United’s system cargo ton-miles are up 3.5 percent to 860.2 million, from 830.9 million after the same period last year.