TOKYO -- Japanese air carriers ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines have pivoted heavily to international freight transport in an attempt to offset the crippling loss of passenger traffic caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Chartered freight flights skyrocket during pandemic

ANA's cargo unit was its number of chartered flights per month rise to around 400 since spring. (Photo courtesy of ANA)
TOKYO -- Japanese air carriers ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines have pivoted heavily to international freight transport in an attempt to offset the crippling loss of passenger traffic caused by the coronavirus pandemic.