IAG CARGO EXPANDS TEMP-CONTROLLED SHIPPING WITH SKYCELL
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has expanded its service offering by announcing that it has approved SkyCell’s temperature-controlled 1500X series containers for use on its network. This marks another milestone for IAG Cargo’s Constant Climate cold chain service, providing pharmaceutical customers with enhanced options for highly advanced and sustainable packaging […]
IAG Cargo sees 21% jump in perishables in H1 2025
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has reported a 21% year-on-year increase in the volume of perishable goods transported during the first half of 2025. The rise comes as demand for fresh produce continues to grow, with recent industry research highlighting a shift in European consumer behaviour. In particular, Peru is […]
IAG Cargo delivers strong first-half growth
IAG Cargo, the freight division of International Airlines Group, reported a strong set of results for the first half of 2025, posting revenues of €629 million — an 11.1 percent increase on the same period in 2024. The performance comes amid ongoing challenges across global supply chains, highlighting the business’s resilience and ability to adapt […]
IAG Cargo reinstates key global routes in summer 2025 schedule
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced its summer 2025 schedule, which includes an uplift in services to destinations across Asia, North America and South America. A major highlight of the schedule is the return of daily flights between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and London Heathrow (LHR). These will resume on […]
IAG Cargo delivers 2024 revenues of €1,234 million, up 6.7 per cent year-on-year.
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has published its financial results for 2024. The business reported commercial revenues of €1,234 million for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024 representing a 6.7 per cent YOY increase. “Air cargo achieved strong growth in 2024 with demand surpassing the record volumes […]
IAG Cargo appoints head of digital sales
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the creation of a new role – Head of Digital Sales, to be filled by Daniel Rodriguez. READ: ANTONOV Airlines: A soaring Ukrainian titan This new position underpins IAG Cargo’s mission to accelerate its online offering and better serve customers in the evolving logistics […]
IAG Cargo expands winter network
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced its new 2024-25 winter schedule, which includes increased services to key destinations across the world. The new schedule will see IAG Cargo deliver a 5% increase in weekly rotations to Africa and the Middle East, including the return of the London Heathrow (LHR) […]
IAG Cargo boosts services to Asia
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is set to resume services to Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) for the first time since 2020. From 28th October 2024, three rotations per week will be operating between London Gatwick (LGW) and Bangkok utilising a Boeing 777 widebody aircraft. There will […]
India’s rapid rise
Despite the recent disruptions and challenges that have affected the global industry, the Indian air cargo and logistics sectors is performing strongly. Following the pandemic, India has emerged as a global powerhouse for the production and exportation of key goods such as pharmaceuticals, high-tech e-commerce such as mobile phones, and fresh produce. “There are several […]
Pharma’s increasing opportunity
The air cargo industry transports a vast amount of pharmaceutical goods with 28% of the industry’s cargo being biopharmaceuticals and approximately 35% of all pharmaceuticals being transported by air. IAG Cargo is working to serve this increasingly key market through its highly trained teams, bringing many years of experience delivering temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and bio-science products. […]
Digital future for deliveries
Seeing the opportunity offered by technological innovation, IAG Cargo has been making substantial investments in digitalisation to enhance their online platform, improve customer interaction, and expand its digital initiatives. Working on seamless integration of digital projects, IAG Cargo is focused on enhancing track and trace capabilities and gathering insightful data related to booking dimensions. “Digital […]
IAG Cargo reports revenues of €603million for H1 2023
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported financial results for H1 2023. The business reported commercial revenues of €603 million for the period from January 1 to June 30 2023. IAG Cargo’s H1 2023 revenues represent an increase of 8.5% versus the same period before the pandemic in 2019, a […]
IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will reduce cargo customers’ supply chain Scope 3 emissions by partnering with Kuehne+Nagel, who will part-fund IAG’s purchase of six million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2023. The SAF, which will be certified by ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) and produced from […]
IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will reduce cargo customers’ supply chain Scope 3 emissions by partnering with Kuehne+Nagel, who will part-fund IAG’s purchase of six million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2023. The SAF, which will be certified by ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) and produced from […]
IAG Cargo launches first ever service to Cincinnati
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced it will be starting a new direct service between London-Heathrow and Cincinnati, Ohio for the first time in its history. From 5th June 2023, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export and import vital goods between London-Heathrow and Cincinnati, Ohio five days […]
IAG Cargo appoints new Head of Pharmaceutical
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the appointment of Jordan Kohlbeck as Head of Pharmaceutical. In his new role, Jordan will assume the responsibility of overseeing IAG Cargo’s temperature control pharmaceutical product. He will set the vision and strategic direction of its pharmaceutical and life sciences division. Jordan will […]
IAG Cargo officially launches state of the art cargo handling facility
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has celebrated the official opening of its new cargo handling facility, New Premia at key international hub, London Heathrow. New Premia will serve as IAG Cargo’s new home for handling premium loose shipments, enabling double the amount of cargo to be managed daily. To accommodate […]
Jenny Critchley joins IAG Cargo as Chief Transformation Officer
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the appointment of Jenny Critchley as Chief Transformation Officer. Jenny takes over from David Rose, who was recently appointed to a new role on the IAG Cargo Executive Team as Director of London Operations. In this role, Jenny will focus on expanding IAG […]
IAG Cargo restarts flights to China
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced it will restart services between London-Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai after almost two years, as China reopens its borders to tourists. From 23rd April, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export and import vital goods on a daily rotation between London-Heathrow and […]
Camilo Garcia Cervera appointed Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at IAG Cargo
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the appointment of Camilo Garcia Cervera as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Camilo will shape IAG Cargo’s sales and marketing strategies, lead the business’s partnerships, while working closely with John Cheetham, Chief Commercial Officer, who will continue to focus on commercial strategy and […]
IAG Cargo adds Aruba and Guyana to its network
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the opening of two new routes. On the 26th March, it will be operating a new route to Aruba (Oranjestad) via Antigua and Guyana (Georgetown) via St Lucia on the 27th March. Both services will operate twice a week on a British Airways […]
IAG Cargo transports world’s largest dinosaur to the UK for Natural History Museum exhibition
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has safely delivered one of the largest dinosaurs to walk the Earth on a shipment from Buenos Aires to London Heathrow. The titanosaur Patagotitan mayorum is around the same length as a British Airways’ Airbus A320 aircraft or four double decker buses. The Natural History Museum […]
CargoWise connects with IAG Cargo
WiseTech Global has announced that IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is now directly integrated with CargoWise, enabling freight forwarders to efficiently choose, book, confirm and change shipments, in real-time from within the industry’s leading logistics execution platform. IAG Cargo uses the freight capacity of passenger aircraft of International Airlines Group […]
IAG Cargo transports nearly 3,000 donated cricket items to Pakistan following flooding
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has worked with the FCDO, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Lord’s Taverners, Football for Peace and the Sarwar Foundation to transport nearly 3,000 pieces of cricket equipment into Islamabad, Pakistan. The business has donated capacity to transport items such as cricket bats and balls, […]
IAG Cargo expands Asia-Pacific capacity with restart between London and Tokyo
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the restart of its direct service between London Heathrow and Tokyo airport with daily flights commencing from 13th November. The revival of this service will be welcomed by IAG Cargo customers from both regions after its year long pause. Throughout the duration of […]
BA CityFlyer launches new route after strong October performance
British Airways has launched a new route for BA CityFlyer between London City Airport (LCY) and Aberdeen (ABZ) for the winter season. Flights will operate from 1st November and run until Sunday, 22 January 2023 on the Embraer E190 aircraft. The news comes as the airport’s biggest carrier, British Airways continues to add more capacity, […]
IAG moves to a Latin beat
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has resumed its regular route between Barcelona and Chile for the first time since the pandemic, as it boosts its services to Latin America. Using a LEVEL Airbus A330-200 aircraft, the route will run four times a week directly into Santiago de Chile International Airport, […]
IAG Cargo delivers Q3 revenues of €373 million
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of IAG (International Airlines Group), has reported its financial results for Q3 2022, with revenues of €373 million for the period from July 1 to September 30, 2022. The Q3 results take IAG Cargo’s year-to-date revenue to €1,216m, up 3.6 per cent in comparison to YTD 2021. In Q3, the […]
IAG Cargo trials new biodegradable film
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) is to trial new film to be used for wrapping transported goods, as part of its sustainability strategy. IAG Cargo is working with disposal company and film manufacturer Verpa Folie, who has developed this innovative solution of reduced-thickness polyethylene films with US based BioNatur Plastics. […]
IAG Cargo expands transatlantic capacity with the restart of Dublin to Miami
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced that it will be restarting its direct service between Dublin and Miami airport. This service will initially operate twice weekly, then will increase to three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 31st October on an Aer Lingus A330-300. This widebody aircraft […]
