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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