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IAG CARGO PARTNERS WITH KUEHNE+NAGEL AND NESTE TO LAUNCH FIRST NET ZERO CARBON CHARTER CHAIN WITH NESTE MY SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL

29/06/2021

29 June 2021 - IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group completed its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) charter chain of 16 flights from Stuttgart to Atlanta last week. Working with their partner Kuehne+Nagel, IAG Cargo sourced 1.2million litres of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ from Neste. This collaboration marks the first time ever that passenger -freighter charter flights are operated with net-zero carbon emissions*.

DAVID SHEPHERD RETURNS TO IAG CARGO AS MANAGING DIRECTOR

23/06/2021

23 June 2021 – IAG Cargo the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) is delighted to announce the appointment of David Shepherd as Managing Director.

IAG CARGO OPENS NEW ROUTE BETWEEN SPAIN AND ECUADOR WHILST REVIVING KEY LATAM TRADES ROUTES

08/06/2021

IAG Cargo announces it has started a new route to Guayaquil, Ecuador, increased frequency to Sao Paolo, Brazil and Mexico City, and plans to restart regular flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico - further connecting Latin America with Europe and the UK, as demand for global trade gathers pace. IAG Cargo now services over 150 flights a week between Europe, the UK and Latin America.

IAG Cargo reports strong Q1 revenues

07/05/2021

Today IAG Cargo, the cargo arm of International Airlines Group (IAG) reports its Q1 financial results with cargo markets still impacted by the pandemic. Revenues of €350 million were achieved from January 1 to 31 March 2021; an increase of 50 per cent at constant currency versus the same period last year.

IAG CARGO AIRLIFTS 27 TONNES OF URGENT MEDICAL AID FOR INDIA ON SPECIAL EMERGENCY FLIGHT

05/05/2021

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) and its sister company British Airways to operate a relief flight to India transporting 27 tonnes of medical aid as the humanitarian crisis in the country worsens. The B777-200 will be loaded with emergency aid to Delhi to support the Indian government as the country continues to battle rising Coronavirus cases with dwindling oxygen supplies.

IAG Cargo transports 2.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines into Latin America and the Caribbean

12/04/2021

IAG Cargo continues its efforts to transport COVID-19 vaccines across the world. The business has now delivered 2.5 million doses into Latin America and the Caribbean since January. The shipments were transported using IAG Cargo’s specialist Constant Climate service via its airside hubs at London Heathrow and Madrid Barajas, two of its three specialist pharmaceutical GDP certified hubs, to the approved Constant Climate stations in the region.

IAG Cargo celebrates its 10-year anniversary

08/04/2021

This month, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), celebrates its tenth anniversary – marking a decade of transporting vital shipments safely and efficiently for customers across the world.

IAG Cargo automotive charters speed ahead, indicating global revival in vehicle manufacturing

05/03/2021

Since the start of 2021, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has transported over 8,000 tonnes of automotive parts, indicating a confident start to the year for vehicle manufacturing across the world. A significant proportion of IAG Cargo’s shipments were delivered via 95 charter flights and arranged by IAG Cargo’s specialist charter team that was formed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

IAG CARGO 2020 Full Year FINANCIAL RESULTS

26/02/2021

IAG Cargo today announced its 2020 full year results, reporting commercial revenues of €1,306 million over the period from January 1 to December 31 2020, an increase of 18.5 per cent on 2019 at constant currency.  Overall yields for the year were up 94.6 per cent on the same time last year at constant currency. Sold tonnes were down 34.9 per cent.

IAG Cargo and Iberia celebrate two-year anniversary of multi-million Euro Pharmaceutical centre in Madrid, as it takes centre stage in COVID-19 vaccine roll out

25/02/2021

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) and Iberia, today celebrates the two-year anniversary of its pharmaceutical centre in Madrid, which is dedicated to its Constant Climate product for transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products. The Centre has played a key role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and recently dispatched its 30th COVID-19 vaccine shipment.

IAG Cargo commits to supporting UNICEF to transport COVID-19 vaccines around the world

16/02/2021

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced that it has signed an agreement with UNICEF to support the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic.

IAG Cargo partners with SENATOR INTERNATIONAL to deliver millions of protective masks to Germany

15/02/2021

IAG Cargo, the cargo arm of parent group IAG, has transported over a million protective face masks to Munich - following Germany’s new rules introduced last month requiring individuals to wear medical-grade face masks when in the workplace, public transport and in shops.

You can’t say ‘I love you’ without blooming logistics

12/02/2021

IAG Cargo, part of the IAG group, today announces its work to help the lovestruck keep the magic alive this Valentine’s Day, reporting the transportation of nearly 450 (438) tonnes of flowers across its network, or nearly 18 million stems, with popular blooms including fresh cuts of roses, chrysanthemums and carnations.

IAG CARGO TRANSPORTS OVER A MILLION DOSES OF COVID-19 VACCINES WORLDWIDE

14/01/2021

IAG Cargo has flown over a million Covid-19 vaccines around the world, as its Constant Climate product springs into action to support countries fight against Covid-19. Through IAG Cargo’s dedicated facilities at London Heathrow, Madrid and Dublin over a million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been transported to North America and Europe.

IAG CARGO CELEBRATES 1000th CHARTER FLIGHT

07/01/2021

IAG Cargo ended 2020 with the departure of its 1000th charter flight since March that year. The new charter flights were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic and utilise aircraft from the Group that would, in normal times, not be available. This offering continues to be managed by a dedicated, specialist team and as we enter 2021, the bespoke service continues to play an essential role in keeping vital supplies moving around the world.

IAG Cargo uplifts record numbers of Argentinean and Chilean cherries for Christmas season

12/12/2020

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has transported record numbers of Argentinean and Chilean cherries, supporting this year’s season so far with special charters from Santiago de Chile to London Heathrow.

IAG CARGO RESTARTS LONDON TO SOUTH KOREA

26/11/2020

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a return of its direct service from the United Kingdom to South Korea. A route that was paused due to the pandemic.

IAG CARGO SWEETENS DIWALI FOR UK FAMILY

10/11/2020

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of the International Airline Group (IAG) has surprised a family in London with traditional home-made Diwali treats, directly from their Delhi-based family. The gesture comes at a time when the business is gearing up for a busy Diwali period, when it transports tonnes of festive goods, including sweets, home-made treats, lanterns, lamps, traditional clothes and artefacts, across the world.

IAG Cargo customers will benefit from new Iberia A330 ‘preighter’ ahead of peak season

05/11/2020

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will have access to a new ‘preighter’ A330 wide-body aircraft for its customers. The aircraft has been modified by IAG Cargo’s sister company Iberia, and comes ahead of the peak season for air cargo and as demand for cargo services grows.

IAG CARGO Q3 2020 FINANCIAL RESULTS

30/10/2020

IAG Cargo today announced its Q3 2020 results, reporting commercial revenues of €302m  over the period from July 1 to September 30, 2020, an increase of  14.1  per cent on the same period in 2019 at constant currency. 

IAG CARGO RESTARTS LONDON TO TOKYO, ENHANCING GLOBAL NETWORK OFFERING

23/10/2020

IAG Cargo has restarted its direct service from the United Kingdom to Tokyo. The service will run year-round, three times per week from London Heathrow. Restoring the London – Tokyo service, which was paused due to coronavirus, will be welcomed by IAG Cargo’s customers on both sides of the Pacific.

IAG CARGO STRENGTHENS AFRICA CARGO CONNECTIONS WITH FIVE RESTARTS

07/10/2020

IAG Cargo continues to expand its network and reopen more routes; and has now restarted regular services to five key African cities – Lagos, Cairo, Cape Town, Abuja and Accra – as the business continues to support global trade via its extensive worldwide network.

IAG CARGO LAUNCHES NEW DIRECT ROUTE TO LAHORE, PAKISTAN

29/09/2020

IAG Cargo today announces a new direct service from the UK to Lahore, Pakistan, starting from October 2020. The service will run year-round, four times per week from London Heathrow. The new service will strengthen IAG Cargo’s existing presence in Pakistan, which since 2019 has also included flights to Islamabad, which resumed service on 14 September 2020 operating daily between the two capital cities.

IAG Cargo records biggest uplift on Boeing 777-300 flight from Mumbai to London, breaking its record for India

25/09/2020

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of the International Airlines Group (IAG) uplifted 50,026 kgs of cargo on a single flight on its long-haul route from Mumbai to London operated by a B777-300ER aircraft in September – a record for IAG Cargo from India.

IAG Cargo and LEVEL announce return to the skies with Barcelona - New York service

25/08/2020

IAG Cargo, the leading aviation cargo business, and LEVEL, a long-haul, low-cost airline in the IAG Group, have announced a return to the skies for the Barcelona – New York route for passengers and cargo. The route provides an important trade and passenger connection between the Americas and Southern Europe.

IAG CARGO Q2 2020 FINANCIAL RESULTS

31/07/2020

IAG Cargo today announced its Q2 2020 results, reporting commercial revenues of €369m over the period from April 1 to June 30, 2020, an increase of 33.1 per cent on the same period in 2019 at constant currency.

IAG Cargo launches new FORWARD.PLATINUM loyalty programme for customers

09/07/2020

Today IAG Cargo launches its FORWARD.PLATINUM loyalty programme – a new scheme to reward customers with a revenue spend of €1.3m+ per annum. It joins IAG Cargo’s award-winning FORWARD.REWARDS scheme for SMEs, providing a natural progression for IAG Cargo customers as they grow.

IAG CARGO Q1 2020 FINANCIAL RESULTS

07/05/2020

IAG Cargo today announced its Q1 2020 results, reporting commercial revenues of €246m over the period from January 1 to March 31, 2020, a decrease of 11.6 per cent on the same period in 2019 at constant currency. Overall yield for the quarter was up 4.8 per cent when compared to the same time last year at constant currency. Sold tonnes were down 14.9 per cent and CTK volumes were down 15.7 per cent whilst capacity declined by 13.8 per cent.

IAG Cargo transports over 1,000 tonnes of essential medical equipment and supplies

14/04/2020

IAG Cargo is operating a global network of cargo-only flights to keep vital medical supplies moving across the world to support the fight against COVID-19. It is leading on co-ordinating efforts across International Airlines Group (IAG) airlines including Aer Lingus, British Airways and Iberia, to transport critical goods like personal protective equipment (PPE), hand sanitiser and ventilators as health authorities seek fast, reliable delivery.

IAG CARGO 2019 FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS

28/02/2020

IAG Cargo has today announced its 2019 full year results, reporting commercial revenues of €1,117m over the period from January 1 to December 31, 2019, a decrease of 7.2 per cent on 2018 at constant currency. Overall yield for the year was down 4.9 per cent at constant currency. Sold tonnes were down 2.8 per cent and CTK volumes were down 2.4 per cent whilst capacity grew by 1.0 per cent.

IAG CARGO 2019 Q3 FINANCIAL RESULTS

31/10/2019

IAG Cargo has today announced its Q3 2019 results, reporting revenues of €269m over the period from July 1 to September 30, 2019, a decrease of 9.0 per cent versus last year at constant currency. Sold tonnes were down 5.7 per cent, whilst yield for the quarter was down 4.2 per cent at constant currency. CTK volumes were also down 4.9 per cent and capacity was down by 0.1 per cent.

IAG CARGO 2019 Q2 FINANCIAL RESULTS

02/08/2019

IAG Cargo has today announced its Q2 2019 results, reporting revenues of €281m over the period from April 1 to June 30, 2019, a decrease of 3.2 per cent on 2018 at constant exchange.

INCREASED AUTOMATION AND DIGITALISATION ARE KEY TRENDS FOR FREIGHT FORWARDERS THIS YEAR, IAG CARGO SURVEY FINDS

31/07/2019

IAG Cargo today shared the findings from a global survey of more than 400 freight forwarders in 47 countries on perceptions of the air cargo industry this year. The report, Cargo Next, identifies the key trends and expectations of freight forwarders within the next 12 months.

IAG CARGO SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR HANGAR 51 INNOVATION PROGRAMME

11/06/2019

IAG Cargo, in collaboration with Vueling and Iberia, is seeking applications for the 2019 International Airlines Group (IAG) Hangar 51 global innovation programme. Start-ups of all sizes and growth stages from around the world are invited to apply to join the industry-leading accelerator programme which aims to transform the aviation industry.

IAG CARGO AND FREIGHTOS PARTNER TO OFFER REAL TIME eBOOKING AND INSTANT PRICING

04/06/2019

Today at Air Cargo Europe in Munich, IAG Cargo announced that WebCargo by Freightos has become the first live user of IAG Cargo’s digital APIs. This provides instant access to rates, route availability, and the platform to make and manage bookings in real time to any of IAG Cargo’s 350+ destinations.

IAG CARGO 2019 Q1 FINANCIAL RESULTS

10/05/2019

IAG Cargo has today announced its Q1 2019 results, reporting revenues of €275m over the period from January 1 to March 31, 2019, a reduction of 2.5 per cent on 2018 at constant exchange. Sold tonnes were up 2.5 per cent, whilst yield for the quarter was down 5.0 per cent at constant exchange. CTK volumes were also up 2.6 per cent and capacity grew by 4.8 per cent.

IAG CARGO ANNOUNCES 24/7 CRITICAL SERVICE IN TIME FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAY

16/04/2019

IAG Cargo today has announced the expansion of its highest priority product with the introduction of a dedicated 24-hour Critical Service Team, operating seven days a week, 365 days a year to support customers with urgent shipments.

IAG CARGO LAUNCHES RELOCATION SERVICE

15/04/2019

IAG Cargo today announced the launch of a new relocations product to offer a simple and convenient solution to customers moving abroad. The first air freight carrier to offer a home relocation service directly to consumers, IAG Cargo is expanding its portfolio to provide fully integrated products to meet the needs of its customers around the world.

IAG CARGO 2018 FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS

28/02/2019

IAG Cargo has today announced its 2018 full year results, reporting commercial revenues of €1,173m over the period from January 1 to December 31, 2018, an increase of 7.2 per cent on 2017 at constant currency.

IAG CARGO OPENS NEW MULTI-MILLION EURO CONSTANT CLIMATE CENTRE IN MADRID

26/02/2019

IAG Cargo has today announced the opening of a brand new pharmaceutical centre in Madrid dedicated to its Constant Climate product for transporting time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products.

TAIL-WAGGINGLY GOOD PET TRANSPORTATION SERVICE LAUNCHED BY IAG CARGO

05/02/2019

IAG Cargo has today announced a new pet transportation service on flights from the UK through its partnership with PetAir UK, alongside its sister company British Airways, offering customers an improved online booking experience and custom crates to suit each pet.

IAG CARGO LAUNCHES NEW DIRECT ROUTE TO ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

19/12/2018

IAG Cargo has today announced a new direct service from the UK to Islamabad, Pakistan, starting from June 2019. The service will run year-round, three times a week from London Heathrow and customers will have access to up to 15 tonnes of lift per flight.

IAG CARGO 2018 Q3 FINANCIAL RESULTS

26/10/2018

IAG Cargo has today announced its Q3 2018 results, reporting commercial revenues of €290m over the period from July 1 to September 30, 2018, an increase of 8.1 per cent on 2017 at constant exchange.

IAG CARGO SELECTS FINALISTS FOR HANGAR 51 ACCELERATOR

02/10/2018

IAG Cargo has announced the cargo finalists from this year’s Hangar 51 accelerator programme for start-ups that it will be collaborating with over the coming months. Hangar 51 is a global innovation programme led by International Airlines Group (IAG) in collaboration with IAG Cargo, British Airways and Avios.

IAG CARGO 2018 Q2 FINANCIAL RESULTS

03/08/2018

IAG Cargo has today announced its Q2 2018 results, reporting commercial revenues of €281m over the period from April 1 to June 30

IAG Cargo launches new direct route to Pittsburgh

30/07/2018

IAG Cargo has announced the introduction of a new direct service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From April 2, 2019, the service will run year-round, four times a week from London Heathrow and will be the only direct flight from the UK to Pittsburgh.

IAG Cargo invests in new Critical Service Centre for must-fly product

02/07/2018

IAG Cargo has introduced a new customer service team dedicated to the cargo operator’s highest priority Critical product.

IAG CARGO LOGISTICS PARTNER FOR BRITISH MUSEUM EXHIBITION ON ANCIENT ASSYRIAN EMPIRE

27/06/2018

IAG Cargo will be the logistics partner for the BP exhibition I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria at the British Museum. The carrier will transport a number of important loans from museums across Europe with its ‘Secure’ service, dedicated to delivering high-value consignments.

IAG Cargo Seeks applications for third Hangar 51 Travel Tech Accelerator Programme

20/06/2018

IAG Cargo, in collaboration with British Airways and Avios, is currently seeking applications for the International Airlines Group (IAG) Hangar 51 global innovation programme.

New China Customs Requirements effective from 1st June 2018

01/06/2018

The General Administration of Customs of the P.R. China (GACC) have issued Decree No 56 entering into force on 1st June 2018.

IAG CARGO GROWS NETWORK REACH WITH NEW DIRECT LONDON TO DURBAN SERVICE

10/05/2018

IAG Cargo has today announced the launch of its new direct service between London Heathrow and Durban from October 29th 2018. The route has been introduced to meet the demands of South Africa’s manufacturing sector.

IAG CARGO UNDERTAKES UK’S FIRST AIRPORT AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TRIAL

26/03/2018

Cargo operator partners with Oxbotica and Heathrow Airport trialling autonomous vehicles as part of ongoing investment into future technologies

MALAYSIA’S MASKARGO JOINS IAG CARGO’S PARTNER PLUS PROGRAMME

14/03/2018

IAG Cargo today announces that MASkargo, the cargo division of Malaysian Aviation Group, has become the ninth carrier to join IAG Cargo’s Partner Plus programme.

World Pneumonia Day

12/11/2017

This World Pneumonia Day on November 12, the International Vaccine Access Centre, the National Geographic Society and the Gates Foundation are highlighting the crucial need for vaccine access around the world.

IAG CARGO SPONSORS NATIONAL GALLERY’S MONOCHROME: PAINTING IN BLACK AND WHITE EXHIBITION

08/11/2017

As the exhibition’s official logistics partner, IAG Cargo has moved over 50 pieces of artwork from around the world to London.

Fight or Flight?

30/10/2017

How Constant Climate is helping combat the Flu this winter.

IAG Cargo launches new direct route to Nashville

10/08/2017

Latest us gateway offers important access for growing automotive market

IAG Cargo 2017 Q2 Financial Results

28/07/2017

IAG Cargo has today announced its Q2 2017 results, reporting commercial revenue of €260m over the period from April 1 to June 30, 2017, an increase of 7.6 per cent on 2016 at constant exchange.

IAG Cargo launches Constant Climate Critical product for emergency pharmaceutical shipments

26/07/2017

IAG Cargo has today announced that Constant Climate shipments are now able to fly under its Critical product.

A major IT outage affects British Airways

27/05/2017

A major IT outage affecting British Airways’ domestic and international networks has occurred today

IAG Cargo increases focus on smaller forwarders

10/05/2017

IAG Cargo has launched a new loyalty programme named FORWARD.REWARDS which is aimed at the small and medium sized forwarder market.

IAG Cargo expands wide body offering into Latin America and North America through level

09/05/2017

IAG Cargo today announces that IAG’s new long-haul low cost airline brand LEVEL will join its cargo operations from June 2017. LEVEL was launched in March of this year and will be the fifth airline brand to join IAG Cargo, alongside British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling.

IAG Cargo 2017 Q1 financial results

05/05/2017

IAG Cargo has today announced its Q1 2017 results, reporting commercial revenue of €256m over the period from January 1 to March 31, 2017, a decrease of 2.1 per cent on 2016 at constant exchange.

IAG Cargo grows network reach with new MAD-BSL freighter service

12/04/2017

IAG Cargo has today announced the launch of its new freighter service between Madrid and Basel. The new route has been introduced to meet the demands of Switzerland’s fast growing pharmaceutical sector.

Lynne Embleton Appointed Chief Executive of IAG Cargo

04/04/2017

Lynne Embleton, current British Airways Managing Director at Gatwick, is to become Chief Executive of IAG Cargo with immediate effect

IAG CARGO’S CRITICAL PRODUCT TOPS 1,000 SHIPMENTS IN JUST SIX MONTHS

02/04/2017

IAG Cargo has shipped over 1000 ‘Critical’ shipments to date since launch in October 2016, achieving the milestone with a shipment of automotive parts from Europe to South America.

IAG Cargo sends sleeping bags and blankets to children in Kenya

13/01/2017

A charitable donation of 400 cabin blankets and 150 crew sleeping bags, have been transported to Kenya courtesy of IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo launches new Paris to New York route through Open Skies

08/12/2016

IAG Cargo has launched the start of a new Paris Orly to Newark New Jersey route, its first ever direct cargo route between France and the USA.

Strong early peak as Indian volumes boost IAG Cargo performance

06/12/2016

IAG Cargo peak volumes out of the Indian market have so far outperformed expectations.

IAG Cargo enhances network strength across North America

01/11/2016

London Gatwick services to Fort Lauderdale and Oakland to launch in 2017

IAG Cargo boosts north american offering with direct flights to New Orleans from London

21/10/2016

IAG Cargo has today announced that it will be launching a new route to New Orleans, Louisiana, from March 26, 2017

IAG Cargo Q2 2016 Financial Results

01/08/2016

IAG Cargo has today announced its Q2 2016 results, reporting commercial revenue of €241m over the period from April 1 to June 30, 2016