Leslie Josephs/CNBCAirlines' cargo revenue is slumping.
Delta , United and American this month each reported year-over-year declines of about 40% in their second-quarter cargo revenue.
That's a significantly smaller portion than 2020, when cargo revenue made up more than 10% of United's sales.
Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwardsThrough June, cargo revenue made up 1.3% and 1.6% of overall revenue at Delta and American, respectively, down from 3.5% and 12% in 2020.
The Baltic Air Freight Index, which tracks worldwide air cargo rates, is down 47% from a year earlier.
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