Amsterdam Airport Schiphol recorded an uptick in passenger traffic during May, with almost 6.3 million travelers passing through the airport. This represents an increase compared to the same period last year.
However, the number of passengers traveling to and from the Middle East experienced a notable reduction. This decline is attributed to persistent unrest in the Gulf region, prompting numerous airlines to adjust their flight paths and avoid certain destinations.
For freight forwarders and logistics professionals, while this article primarily concerns passenger traffic, it highlights how geopolitical instability can rapidly influence air route availability and capacity, even for belly cargo. Reduced passenger flights to a region can indirectly impact air cargo capacity and potentially lead to higher rates or longer transit times for freight destined for or originating from affected areas, as airlines may re-evaluate routes or reduce frequencies.
