Delta gets FAA approval to store cargo in passenger cabins

As demand continues to grow to move essential goods around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta is set to increase its cargo capacity by utilizing storage areas in the passenger cabin. Delta has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to utilise overhead bin space of widebody aircraft for cargo. This measure allows the airline to maximise capacity on its cargo-only charters to better meet customer demand. These flights, using aircraft that would otherwise be parked, are keeping vital supply chain lines open during the global pandemic. “We thank the FAA for their cooperation in allowing us to increase