How a small Ohio airport became the new darling of the world's cargo carriers

KITTIKUN YOKSAP / Shutterstock.com Columbus, Ohio's Rickenbacker International Airport has surged in popularity among cargo carriers since the start of the pandemic. International carriers like Emirates and Cathay Pacific have become regular visitors to Rickenbacker carrying personal protective equipment from Asia. Cargo flying has proven to be more lucrative than flying passengers, with the airport seeing a mix of dedicated cargo freighters and passenger jets converted into cargo carriers. Visi...