In early May, there was a decrease in global air cargo weight, prices, and capacity.

In the first week of May, global air cargo volumes, pricing, and capacity experienced a decline due to the end of the Asian holiday period and a reduction in flower shipments for Mother's Day, despite year-on-year increases. Tonnage dropped 3% week-on-week, primarily influenced by lower volumes from Central and South America. While traffic from North America and Europe rose, global pricing fell 3%, reflecting reduced demand. Capacity also decreased by 2%, with airlines cutting flights in response to rising fuel costs. Overall, the air cargo industry showed mixed results amid fluctuating demand and pricing dynamics.