ABSTRACT
This chapter will discuss the operating costs of carrying cargo by air. These can be divided into flight or aircraft operating costs, handling and marketing costs and overheads. First the operating costs of those airlines that operate only freighters will be examined, including marketing costs and overheads. Next a closer look will be taken of freighter aircraft operating costs by type of aircraft. A popular type of freighter use is on an ACMI and or wet lease basis and this will also be discussed.
