IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has restarted its direct service between London Heathrow and Tokyo Haneda airport with daily flights starting 13 November. Throughout the duration of the pandemic, IAG Cargo maintained its customer offering on this popular trade route via its cargo-only services and worked with interline partners to transport cargo between the regions. The service utilise the belly hold capacity of British Airways' Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo restarts Heathrow-Tokyo service
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IAG offers Envirotainer’s Releye for pharma cargo
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will now offer Envirotainer’s Releye RLP & RAP containers for customers transporting pharmaceutical goods. IAG Cargo said the solution is a welcome addition to its Constant Climate cold chain service. Using the latest technology, Envirotainer’s Releye RLP & RAP containers monitor the position, temperature, battery level and humidity and can run for 170 without needing to be recharged. The innovative containers … [Read more...] about IAG offers Envirotainer’s Releye for pharma cargo
NAP partners with IAG Cargo to support SME forwarders
Press Release Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has welcome IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) as an airline partner with an aim to support its members grow their business and further develop cooperation in all areas relevant to the air cargo logistics sector. The partnership will see IAG Cargo and NAP work together jointly in various initiatives to support small- and medium-sized forwarders. IAG Cargo operates across in key strategic markets, … [Read more...] about NAP partners with IAG Cargo to support SME forwarders
IAG Cargo restarts cargo-only services to BKK and HKG
IAG Cargo is predicting a busy summer schedule and has restarted cargo-only services to Hong Kong and Bangkok using B787-9 aircraft. Daily flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) have already started on 1 June, whilst flights between LHR and BKK from 24 May are being operated four times each week. IAG Cargo anticipates that e-commerce will continue to be a major growth sector for the business this year, after it saw 32 percent growth for its priority service, which has become … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo restarts cargo-only services to BKK and HKG
IAG Cargo returns to Australia with belly capacity
IAG Cargo has restarted its London Heathrow to Sydney route for the first time since early 2020, as Australia reopened its borders to vaccinated passengers all over the world. Starting 27 March, IAG Cargo will utilise a B787-9 widebody aircraft with the capacity to transport up to 13 tonnes of cargo (10 compatible pallets) on a daily rotation. The route will travel via Singapore. IAG Cargo said it started taking bookings on 15 March. Popular items typically exported from the region … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo returns to Australia with belly capacity
IAG Cargo adds widebody capacity to serve holiday rush
IAG Cargo is set to increase its capacity between London Heathrow (LHR) and Hong Kong (HKG) this month with the expected consumer demand during holiday sales events like Singles Day, Black Friday and Christmas. Flights are up 30 percent for November and there will now be 11 weekly flights each week between the two cities, the carrier noted. These include cargo-only flights and charters which have been popular on the route. Throughout the month, IAG Cargo will be offering added capacity on … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo adds widebody capacity to serve holiday rush