IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has announced its 2026/27 winter schedule, introducing a new direct service between London Gatwick and Colombo, alongside increased frequencies to Bangkok and Delhi.

Running from October 2026 through to March 2027, the winter schedule strengthens connectivity across key global trade lanes, providing customers with greater capacity and more options for moving goods between Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America.

From 23 October, IAG Cargo will operate three weekly services between London Gatwick and Colombo, supporting the movement of key Sri Lankan exports including garments, perishables and rubber products, as well as tyres and components for the global automotive industry. The service will also connect customers to onward destinations across IAG Cargo’s wider international network, including Europe and the Americas.

Frequencies between London Gatwick and Bangkok will double from three to six flights per week, while services between London Heathrow and Delhi increased from 14 to 21 flights per week in September. The winter schedule also maintains extensive connectivity across the Atlantic, with IAG Cargo serving 29 destinations across North America from London, Dublin, Madrid and Barcelona, supporting the movement of goods across key transatlantic trade lanes.

Camilo Garcia Cervera, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at IAG Cargo, said:

"Our winter schedule is focused on providing customers with the capacity and connectivity they need across key global trade lanes. The introduction of Colombo, alongside additional services to Bangkok and Delhi, strengthens trade connections between Asia and key markets worldwide.

"Combined with our extensive North American network and wider winter capacity, these changes give freight forwarders greater choice and flexibility when planning their shipments."

Shipments can be booked online at www.iagcargo.com.

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Notes to editors

2026/27 winter schedule highlights:

New route

• London Gatwick-Colombo: new three-times-weekly service from 23 October

Increased frequencies and capacity

• London Heathrow-Delhi: increases from 14 to 21 flights per week
• London Gatwick-Bangkok: increases from three to six flights per week
• London Heathrow-Cape Town: increases from seven to 19 flights per week
• London Heathrow-Bridgetown: increases from seven to 14 flights per week
• London Heathrow-Male: Increases from three to seven flights per week
• Madrid-Santo Domingo: increases from eight/nine to 10 weekly widebody services
• Madrid-San José: increased capacity through the introduction of larger aircraft

Returning services

• London Heathrow-Dubai: resumes with seven flights per week from 3 November
• London Heathrow-Doha: resumed with seven flights per week on 1 September
• London Heathrow-San José: resumes with five flights per week

About IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo is the single business created following the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo in April 2011. Following the integration of additional airlines into the business, including Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL, IAG Cargo now covers a global network covering six continents.

In 2024 IAG Cargo had a commercial revenue of €1,234 million. Its parent company, International Airlines Group, is one of the world's largest airline groups with 601 aircraft on 31st December 2024.

For further information on IAG Cargo, please visit the IAG Cargo YouTube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/IAGCargo or alternatively, visit the IAG Cargo website: https://www.iagcargo.com

Para consultas de prensa, póngase en contacto con:

Nadia Bedra
Nadia.Bedra@iagcargo.com