Our History
APRIL 2020
IAG Cargo operate cargo-only flights for the first time on passenger aircraft. Food and esssential medical supplies were transported in the bellyhold of the aircrafts to keep freight flying around the world.
JUNE 2017
The cargo operations of new long-haul low cost airline brand LEVEL joins IAG Cargo, providing provided long-haul services out of Barcelona.
2015
Aer Lingus Cargo is merged into IAG Cargo after the acquisition of Irelands' national flag carrier Aer Lingus by IAG.
2013
Spanish airline, Vueling joins IAG providing numerous destinations across Europe and North Africa on their narrow-body planes.
APRIL 2011
IAG Cargo was born from the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo following the formation of IAG (International Airlines Group) where British Airways and Iberia were merged.
2006
British Airways World Cargo open their new premium frieght handling facility "Premia". Priortisie shipments and Constant Climate shipments are processed in this facility.
1999
British Airways new cargo terminal is opened at London Heathrow airport and is named Ascentis. The 83,000 sq ft terminal is capable of handling 800,000 tonnes of cargo per year and features extensive storage space as well as a state-of-the-art telehandling system.
1991
British Airways became British Airways World Cargo operating a fleet of Boeing 747-8 freighter planes allowing them to carry large and bulky items as air cargo around the globe.
1981
The first express (which would later become our "Prioritise" product) shipment was flown on a Concorde from London to John F. Kennedy airport, New York.
MAY 1936
The very first Aer Lingus flight from Baldonnel to Bristol on 27 May 1936 is recorded as having carried a parcel of Irish Times newspapers as cargo, destined for London.
AUGUST 1928
The first ever Iberia flight takes place.
AUGUST 1919
AT & T (Aircraft Transport and Travel Limited) a predecessor to British Airways completed the first international scheduled flight from London to Paris carrying one passenger and cargo consisting of Devonshire cream, newspapers, grouse and jam.
