As the Christmas season unfolded across December, the global air cargo community marked the close of another demanding year with a series of festive messages shared across digital platforms. Airlines, ground handlers and aviation bodies used the opportunity not only to exchange seasonal greetings but also to reflect on teamwork, resilience and the people powering global logistics through the holidays.
Early Season: IATA Sets the Tone
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) was among the first to extend holiday wishes to the global aviation community. Its clean, graphic-led artwork featured an aircraft flying beneath snow-filled clouds, accompanied by a simple “Happy Holidays!” message. Addressed to aviation professionals worldwide, the post reinforced a sense of unity across the sector.
Mid-December: Lufthansa Cargo Highlights Collaboration
Lufthansa Cargo followed with a cargo-centric festive message celebrating the ecosystem behind every shipment. Its artwork featured three hanging ornaments depicting a freighter in flight, a high-visibility ground team and a wrapped cargo box. The message thanked customers, partners and teams, emphasising trust and collaboration as the backbone of global trade.
Swissport Reflects on a Year of Partnership
Swissport Air Cargo shared a calm, winter-themed design resembling a snow globe, enclosing one of its cargo facilities decorated for the season. The accompanying message thanked airline and logistics partners for their trust throughout the year, while acknowledging frontline cargo teams for maintaining safe and high-performing operations.
Menzies Aviation Keeps It Corporate
Menzies Aviation opted for a clean, minimalist greeting. A dark-blue card featuring a stylised Christmas tree topped with an aircraft icon delivered a concise message wishing colleagues, customers and partners continued success into 2026.
Group Concorde Embraces Tradition
Group Concorde shared a classic postcard-style illustration featuring a festive aircraft, Santa, reindeer and wrapped gifts. Its greeting focused on appreciation for partners and extended warm seasonal wishes, aligning with a traditional holiday aesthetic.
TAM Group Adds an Aviation Twist
TAM Group’s festive message stood out for its creative design: a Christmas tree formed entirely from aircraft silhouettes. The caption played on the importance of timing in logistics, drawing a light-hearted parallel with Santa’s famously tight delivery schedule.
Emirates Introduces the “Sleigh380”
As Christmas approached, Emirates unveiled one of the season’s most talked-about visuals. The airline’s “Sleigh380” reimagined Santa’s sleigh as a long-haul cargo mission, complete with a dnata high-loader. The playful post blended festive humour with the airline’s flagship A380 identity.
dnata Brings Holiday Magic to the Ramp
dnata followed with a visually rich winter scene showing a freighter on the ramp wearing a Santa hat, surrounded by falling snow and stacks of presents. The message highlighted the dedication of teams working through the holidays to keep goods and travellers moving safely.
Etihad Cargo Shares a Personal Thank You
Etihad Cargo’s greeting struck a warm, partner-focused tone. Set in a living-room Christmas scene with stacked presents and a waybill-style label, the message thanked customers and partners for their trust over the past year and looked ahead to continued collaboration in 2026.
United Cargo Focuses on Human Impact
United Cargo’s seasonal post shifted attention behind the scenes, highlighting its involvement in a Make-A-Wish Fantasy Flight supported by volunteers and comfort dogs. The message underscored the role of air cargo in delivering hope and meaningful moments, beyond shipments alone.
Cargolux Closes the Season
Cargolux rounded out the festive period with a winter “snow globe” design featuring a freighter at its centre. Accompanied by wishes for peace, health and success in the New Year, the post reflected a calm and globally resonant close to the holiday season.
Together, these messages offered a chronological glimpse into how the air cargo industry paused to celebrate its people, partnerships and purpose—before preparing to take on the challenges of a new year.
