In the two weeks prior to Valentine’s Day, IAG Cargo has reported an 18 per cent increase in volumes of flowers moving from Columbia and Ecuador when compared with the same period last year, with carnations and roses dominating the floral shipments from Latin America. IAG Cargo has also seen volumes of high end chocolates travelling from European origins, such as Belgium and Switzerland to Asia and the US. While the majority of flowers shipped are destined for the UK and Spain, … [Read more...] about Flower trade blooming for IAG Cargo this Valentine’s Day
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IAG Cargo sees 6.5% drop in Q3 revenue
IAG Cargo has today announced its Q3 2016 results, reporting commercial revenue of €240 million over the period from 1 July to 30 September 2016, a decrease of 7.0 per cent compared to 2015. Adjusting the prior year's figures to reflect a directly comparable operation, commercial revenue decreased 6.5 per cent versus last year at constant exchange. Challenging market conditions continue, on a like for like basis IAG Cargo’s volumes were up 4.5 per cent, while yields decreased 10.5 per cent at … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo sees 6.5% drop in Q3 revenue
IAG Cargo launches first ever London-Louisiana service
IAG Cargo has today announced that it will be launching a new route to New Orleans, Louisiana, from 26 March 2017. The airline will become the only carrier to fly direct from its London Heathrow (LHR) hub to New Orleans, International Airport (MSY). The new service will be served by a British Airways B787-8 aircraft, offering a number of benefits to businesses on top of direct access into Europe. These include belly hold capacity up to 15 tonnes and a state-of-the-art air conditioning system, … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo launches first ever London-Louisiana service
IAG Cargo launches new Critical premium service
IAG Cargo has unveiled its new emergency shipment service, Critical. The premium service, which launches on 3 October, will provide the airfreight market with an emergency product that ensures critical shipments are both intensely monitored and guaranteed to fly. Critical will become IAG Cargo’s first major non-off loadable product, providing shipments with an absolute guarantee to fly on the service booked. The product is bespoke to the emergency shipment market, exclusively designed for … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo launches new Critical premium service
IAG Cargo gives advanced animal care at Madrid
IAG Cargo has announced the launch of its enhanced animal handling capabilities at Madrid-Barajas Airport. From this month, every pet travelling through Madrid will benefit from a full veterinary check-up and a new 25-strong care team dedicated to ensuring the safe transit of each animal. The veterinary check-up, undertaken by qualified staff from the Hospital Veterinario Alberto Alcocer will take place every two hours with staff continuously monitoring food and water intake. In addition, … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo gives advanced animal care at Madrid
IAG Cargo boosts Euro freighter ops with new Amsterdam, Paris services
IAG Cargo has announced the start of two new short haul freighter services designed to offer greater connectivity to its global network. On 18 August, the carrier will launch a new Madrid – Amsterdam freighter service designed to enable easier access for shipments between Amsterdam and LATAM, while a new flight from Frankfurt to London via Paris will start on 24 August; increasing IAG Cargo’s freighter operation out of Paris to a twice weekly service. The twice weekly Madrid – Amsterdam A300 … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo boosts Euro freighter ops with new Amsterdam, Paris services
