Why The Airbus A380 Can’t Handle High Cargo Demand During Passenger Slumps

The Airbus A380 is one of the most iconic aircraft ever built — a double-decker superjumbo designed to carry over 800 passengers in an all-economy layout. Yet, despite its size and range, the A380 has been conspicuously absent from the world of cargo. This became especially noticeable during passenger slumps, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, when many airlines turned to freight to remain profitable.