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Cargo being loaded onto a T'way Air aircraft. / Courtesy of T'way Air

T'way Air's cargo business is maintaining a steady growth trajectory. The airline's air cargo volume surged 37% year-on-year, signaling a continuous upward trend.

According to T'way Air on July 6, its air cargo volume for the first half of this year reached 18,000 tons, marking an increase of approximately 5,000 tons from the 13,000 tons recorded during the same period last year.

Previously, T'way Air achieved exponential growth by doubling its annual cargo volume from around 17,000 tons in 2024 to approximately 34,000 tons in 2025. This sustained expansion is the result of operating a large-body fleet, including the A330-300, alongside a proactive approach to diversifying long-haul routes.

By utilizing its wide-body aircraft, T'way Air has diversified its cargo portfolio, establishing optimized transport processes for high-value special cargo such as e-commerce goods, semiconductor components, and fresh produce. The carrier has also effectively responded to the growing demand for temperature-sensitive cargo, including pharmaceuticals and bio-products.

Furthermore, beginning in the second half of this year, T'way Air plans to sequentially introduce Airbus's next-generation, eco-friendly A330-900neo aircraft, securing a distinct driver for future growth.

The airline's performance was also boosted by the synergy between strategic cargo sales and the successful stabilization of its mid-to-long-haul routes. These include major European destinations currently operated by T'way Air—such as Paris, Rome, Barcelona, and Frankfurt—as well as Sydney and Vancouver. Industry analysis suggests that air cargo volumes will continue to climb through the second half of the year as the international geopolitical landscape stabilizes.

"To ensure the sustained growth of our cargo business, we will strategically expand our partnerships with global air cargo companies," a T'way Air representative stated.

                                                                                                          Kim So-young