Jenny Critchley joins IAG Cargo as Chief Transformation Officer

                          IAG Cargo has announced the appointment of Jenny Critchley as Chief Transformation Officer. Jenny takes over from David Rose, who was recently appointed to a new role on the IAG Cargo Executive Team as Director of London Operations. 

Jenny will focus on expanding IAG Cargo’s digitalisation and sustainability efforts, whilst driving productivity, new business solutions and further growth opportunities. 

Jenny joins the business from British Airways where she was Head of Transformation, having held previous roles in strategy, customer, and analytics. With digitalisation being an important issue for the air cargo industry, Jenny is keen to look for new digital opportunities, while continuing the focus on key initiatives such as IAG Cargo’s move to paperless AWBs and a greater share of electric vehicles. 

David Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer at IAG Cargo commented: “At IAG Cargo, we are driving digital transformation throughout the business, whilst pushing our sustainability efforts and our Chief Transformation Officer plays a key role in achieving this. Jenny will support the business to evaluate the prospects of new opportunities, champion key strategic initiatives, and deliver on our multi-year transformational priorities to deliver a better service for our customers.”

 

Jenny Critchley, Chief Transformation Officer at IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) commented: “I’m delighted to join IAG Cargo, after many years on the passenger side of the industry, during my career, I have focused on designing future business strategy, much of which is underpinned by digital, customer-centric and sustainable transformation. I believe we have a great opportunity to build upon the excellent work that has been achieved so far, to enhance the end-to-end experience of our customers and I am delighted to be leading this exciting, business-wide transformation.”

IAG Cargo boosts Latin America and Caribbean capacity for Summer season

IAG Cargo offers additional capacity between Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean for the summer season – and restarts services between Barcelona and Chile.

 

IAG Cargo’s network today includes 33 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean up from 25 in 2019

 

The business now offers 400 wide-body services between Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group has announced today, additional capacity for the summer season between Latin America, the Caribbean and its hubs - London, Madrid, and Barcelona.

Overall, IAG Cargo now offers 400 wide-body weekly services between Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Following a revival last year, IAG Cargo now services 33 per cent more destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean than pre-pandemic. 

IAG Cargo customers will benefit from more capacity to the region with flights between Madrid and Bogota increasing from 14 to 18 weekly services and in Lima four more connections will be added, offering 11 weekly flights. Panama will have between five and seven weekly connections throughout the summer, and daily services from November onwards. The business now also offers a daily service between London and Mexico, with flights between Barcelona and Chile restarting. 

In the Caribbean, services between Madrid and Havana increase to five per week and Puerto Rico to six per week in August. Flights between London and Bermuda have increased to a daily service. 

IAG Cargo restarting London-Heathrow to Beijing and Shanghai routes

           IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) announces it will restart services between London-Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai after almost two years, as China reopens its borders to tourists.

The Beijing service will be operated by a British Airways B777-200, while the Shanghai service will be operated by a British Airways B787-9.

From 23rd April, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export and import vital goods on a daily rotation between London-Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. In addition, services between London-Heathrow and Beijing Daxing Airport will resume on June 3rd, with four flights each week. 

During the early pandemic period, IAG Cargo offered customers cargo-only services and charters between the UK and China to support the delivery of essential cargo needed for the fight against covid-19. The business helped governments and private customers transport more than 11,000 tonnes of vital PPE and medical supplies from China.  

From January 2020 and summer of 2021, IAG Cargo operated 700 charters and 160 cargo-only flights to China, with the last cargo-only service between London Heathrow and Shanghai in June 2021, and last cargo-only service to Beijing in July 2021. 

Camilo Garcia Cervera, IAG Cargo Chief Sales and Marketing Officer said: “Europe - China is one of the world’s most important trade lanes, and a vital part of our network; we’re so pleased to be reopening the route after a long pause. With high-tech items, e-commerce, clothing and automotive driving both imports and exports, we can help customers to stay better connected with their trading partners across the world. Customers using our services also benefit from our wider network, that continues to grow and spans across six continents.”

Eligible customers seeking to use IAG Cargo’s services also benefit from IAG Cargo’s loyalty programmes; FORWARD.REWARDS and FORWARD.PLATINUM. Customers also have the option of utilising IAG Cargo’s extensive network, offering easy and convenient access to hundreds of destinations worldwide.

After almost two years, IAG Cargo restarts flights to China

           IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) announces it will restart services between London-Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai after almost two years, as China reopens its borders to tourists.

The Beijing service will be operated by a British Airways B777-200, while the Shanghai service will be operated by a British Airways B787-9.

From 23rd April, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export and import vital goods on a daily rotation between London-Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. In addition, services between London-Heathrow and Beijing Daxing Airport will resume on June 3rd, with four flights each week. 

During the early pandemic period, IAG Cargo offered customers cargo-only services and charters between the UK and China to support the delivery of essential cargo needed for the fight against covid-19. The business helped governments and private customers transport more than 11,000 tonnes of vital PPE and medical supplies from China.  

From January 2020 and summer of 2021, IAG Cargo operated 700 charters and 160 cargo-only flights to China, with the last cargo-only service between London Heathrow and Shanghai in June 2021, and last cargo-only service to Beijing in July 2021. 

Camilo Garcia Cervera, IAG Cargo Chief Sales and Marketing Officer said: “Europe - China is one of the world’s most important trade lanes, and a vital part of our network; we’re so pleased to be reopening the route after a long pause. With high-tech items, e-commerce, clothing and automotive driving both imports and exports, we can help customers to stay better connected with their trading partners across the world. Customers using our services also benefit from our wider network, that continues to grow and spans across six continents.”

Eligible customers seeking to use IAG Cargo’s services also benefit from IAG Cargo’s loyalty programmes; FORWARD.REWARDS and FORWARD.PLATINUM. Customers also have the option of utilising IAG Cargo’s extensive network, offering easy and convenient access to hundreds of destinations worldwide.

Camilo Garcia Cervera appointed Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the appointment of Camilo Garcia Cervera as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. Camilo will shape IAG Cargo’s sales and marketing strategies, lead the business’s partnerships, while working closely with John Cheetham, Chief Commercial Officer, who will continue to focus on commercial strategy and product, in addition to leading on customer experience. 

Camilo has over 20 years of experience in the air cargo industry, where he re-joins the business after four years at WebCargo by Freightos. From his previous experience of handling airline relationships and the business unit for digitising logistics service providers, Camilo will bring key learnings of digitalisation to complement his new role. 

Camilo Garcia Cervera joins the IAG Cargo Executive Team as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer 

Camilo will lead and align the sales and marketing functions for IAG Cargo globally and head up the business’s partnerships 

Camilo joins from WebCargo by Freightos, bringing his expertise on digitalisation to the role

David Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer at IAG Cargo commented: “Our people are the key to the success of our business, and I am delighted to welcome Camilo back to IAG Cargo during an exciting and significant time. Camilo has first-hand knowledge of our customers and his experience in digitalisation will be critical in helping us achieve our aim of being a digital first carrier, while also delivering a customer-first and partner-centric approach." 

Camilo Garcia Cervera, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at IAG Cargo commented: “It’s great to be welcomed back to IAG Cargo into my new post as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer where I will be dedicated to improving customer service by increasing the solutions available to them. It is such an exciting time for the industry with the reopening of some major trade lanes and advancements to digital efficiencies.”

The Equity Index 2022/23 produced by Lead 5050 places IAG Cargo in second place.

The cargo division of the International Airlines Group, IAG Cargo has taken the second spot in The Equity Index 2022/23 which is produced by Lead 5050, a cross-industry accreditation body, that ranked firms using official data on average salaries, bonuses, and pay at every level. 

The well-respected IAG Cargo was only beaten by the pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) after data showed the business had a very small median and mean overall pay gap, with pay more evenly spread throughout all levels of the organisation.

Caroline Andrews, Chief People Officer at IAG Cargo said: "At IAG Cargo, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that appreciates the value of diversity and delivers on a great place to work for everyone. As a traditionally male-dominated industry, we are challenging this stereotype and working hard to inspire future female talent, and we are proud to receive recognition for this in the Equity Index 2022/23."

Leanne Linacre, chief executive officer of Lead5050, said: "Whilst the UK is a world leader in ensuring employers provide transparent data on gender-related pay, after years of progress, the gender pay gap for full-time workers has increased.

At the same time, the number of job vacancies rose to a record level last year whilst the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite adversely affecting women who are having to reduce their hours of work because of the cost of childcare.

"Closing the gender pay gap would strengthen the economy as higher wages would encourage more women to either enter the labour market or extend their working hours."

IAG Cargo takes second place in 2022-23 Equality Index

The cargo division of the International Airlines Group, IAG Cargo has taken the second spot in The Equity Index 2022/23 which is produced by Lead 5050, a cross-industry accreditation body, that ranked firms using official data on average salaries, bonuses, and pay at every level. 

The well-respected IAG Cargo was only beaten by the pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) after data showed the business had a very small median and mean overall pay gap, with pay more evenly spread throughout all levels of the organisation.

Caroline Andrews, Chief People Officer at IAG Cargo said: "At IAG Cargo, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that appreciates the value of diversity and delivers on a great place to work for everyone. As a traditionally male-dominated industry, we are challenging this stereotype and working hard to inspire future female talent, and we are proud to receive recognition for this in the Equity Index 2022/23."

Leanne Linacre, chief executive officer of Lead5050, said: "Whilst the UK is a world leader in ensuring employers provide transparent data on gender-related pay, after years of progress, the gender pay gap for full-time workers has increased.

At the same time, the number of job vacancies rose to a record level last year whilst the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite adversely affecting women who are having to reduce their hours of work because of the cost of childcare.

"Closing the gender pay gap would strengthen the economy as higher wages would encourage more women to either enter the labour market or extend their working hours."

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Recently IAG Cargo confirmed it was taking up the role of sponsor at the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards that are scheduled for 28th June 2023.  The company will sponsor the much-acclaimed Infrastructure Award, celebrating the outstanding achievements of two women in infrastructure.  

Launched in 2008, the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards aims to inspire more women to progress in careers within a traditionally male-dominated industry. With women only accounting for 20% of the 1.7 million people working in transport and logistics, the awards seek to create role models that will inspire future female talent who may not see the industry as an option to them.

Air101: IAG Cargo transports the world’s largest dinosaur to the UK.....

Air101: IAG Cargo customers raise over 20,000 euros for the Bhagat Foundation in India

Air101: IAG Cargo transports nearly 3,000 donated cricket items to Pakistan following flooding crisis

IAG Cargo’s 2023 Graduate Scheme is now open for applications....

IAG Cargo has started the application process for its 2023 graduate scheme at London Heathrow

IAG Cargo helps to keep the world’s economy moving using the belly hold of passenger aircraft to transport essential goods that positively impact society across five continents

Successful candidates will join the two-year programme rotating through a range of head office functions helping them to establish a career in air cargo and logistics

 

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has started the application process for its 2023 graduate scheme, commencing this September. IAG Cargo is looking to welcome a new cohort of eight graduates to join the 2-year programme following a successful restart in 2022. Candidates will gain valuable experience in different areas of the business including revenue management, human resources, operations, and sales.

IAG Cargo helps to keep the world’s economy moving using the belly hold of its five sister airlines – British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL – to transport essential goods that positively impact society across five continents. IAG Cargo works to support trade in a variety of different industries, whether it’s to keep the global automobile production line on schedule, stock supermarket shelves, transport ballot papers for an election or deliver life-saving medicine.

Graduates from the 2022 intake have already made an impressive impact and have been involved in several exciting projects from a mentor session with senior leaders in the business to sustainability and digitalisation, and soon they’ll be visiting IAG Cargo’s hub at Madrid Barajas Airport.

Caroline Andrews, Chief People Officer at IAG Cargo said: “I am delighted to open applications for a new cohort of graduates following such a successful 2022 intake. Since our graduate scheme began eleven years ago, they have become a vital part of our success and an important talent pool for IAG Cargo. Working with high-performing teams across the business our graduates are nurtured and supported in a collaborative environment to help them fulfil their true potential and develop into future leaders.

Leading the way - IAG Cargo sponsor a key award at the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards 2023

The cargo division of International Airlines Group, IAG Cargo is taking up the role of sponsor at the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards that are scheduled for 28th June 2023.

IAG Cargo will sponsor the much-acclaimed Infrastructure Award, celebrating the outstanding achievements of two women in infrastructure.  

Caroline Andrews, Chief People Officer at IAG Cargo told us: “The transport and logistics sector is viewed as a male-dominated industry, but it is evolving. The everywoman Awards is one working example of our ambition to foster an inclusive environment, creating role models at all levels of the business that will be an inspiration for generations to come. As a female leader myself, I am ever more motivated to challenge the stereotype by communicating our message externally and by showing that IAG Cargo is investing in supporting the future careers of its employees.”

IAG Cargo is a proud sponsor at the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

IAG Cargo will sponsor The Infrastructure Award, awarded to two women demonstrating outstanding achievements within infrastructure

The awards are open to nominations until 6 February 2023

 

Launched in 2008, the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards aims to inspire more women to progress in careers within a traditionally male-dominated industry. With women only accounting for 20% of the 1.7 million people working in transport and logistics, the awards seek to create role models that will inspire future female talent who may not see the industry as an option to them. 

Historically, the awards have positively impacted careers with 63% of former winners saying it improved their personal and professional confidence.  

Caroline Andrews said: “Our focus on inclusion and embracing equity, means we are committed to increasing the visibility of female leaders across the industry.  At IAG Cargo, our inclusive ethos encourages women of all ages to grow and develop their careers with us.  We are making it our mission to ensure IAG Cargo continues to be a great place to work for everybody and it is, for this reason, we are proud to be a sponsor at the Transport & Logistics Awards, celebrating the women whose resilience and leadership has kept the country, in many cases the world, moving in persistently demanding times.”   

Voting for nominations will remain open until 6 February 2023 and winners will be announced at an award ceremony in London on 28 June. 

everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards – ADVANCING WOMEN IN BUSINESS (everywomanforum.com)

IAG Cargo transports world’s largest dinosaur to the UK.....

Skeleton cast of the world’s largest known dinosaur transported from Argentina to the UK by IAG Cargo

 

                                 The cargo division of International Airlines Group - IAG Cargo has safely delivered one of the largest dinosaurs to walk the Earth on a shipment from Buenos Aires to London Heathrow. The titanosaur Patagotitan mayorum is around the same length as a British Airways’ Airbus A320 aircraft or four double decker buses.

The Natural History Museum confirmed IAG Cargo as its official exhibition logistics partner for its upcoming exhibition Titanosaur: Life as the biggest dinosaur back in November 2022. Now on UK soil, this will be the first time the magnificent titanosaur will be displayed in Europe.

The dinosaur’s journey started in Trelow, Argentina, from where the cast travelled to Buenos Aires before it moved onto London. In Trelow, Argentina, Patagotitan was dismantled into more than 40 crates – to be flown in the bellyhold of two British Airways B787-9 passenger aircrafts. Upon landing at London Heathrow, the unique freight was transported to a special facility ahead of its journey to the Natural History Museum where it will be re-assembled ready for public display in March.   

IAG Cargo has many years of experience in transporting high-value, unique and precious consignments via its dedicated ‘Secure’ product, ensuring total peace of mind when it comes to moving cargo like the awe-inspiring titanosaur.

John Cheetham, Chief Commercial Officer at IAG Cargo commented: “It is a privilege to partner with the Natural History Museum as the custodian of some of the world’s most important scientific artefacts. I want to thank our teams in Argentina and the UK who made this colossal task of transporting a 37-metre dinosaur a reality.”

Alex Burch, Director of Public Programmes at the Natural History Museum commented: “We’re pleased to have IAG Cargo as our exhibition logistics partner on this exhibition. As one of the largest dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth, it is so important that we are able to showcase this cast to the public, connecting our visitors with nature and inspiring them to care for the large animals we share the planet with today.”

British Airways’ Captain Simon Boswell, said: “I and the entire team felt honoured and privileged to fly this unique artefact from Argentina to the UK, and it was really very special to have been able to carry this precious cargo on a British Airways’ aircraft.  Working with our sister company IAG Cargo, we’re delighted to have been able to play our part in its safe onward journey.”

 

Inspiring the next generation of women in cargo: IAG Cargo announces its role as a sponsor at the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards 2023

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), announces its role as a sponsor at the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. IAG Cargo will sponsor The Infrastructure Award, celebrating the outstanding achievements of two women in infrastructure.

IAG Cargo is a proud sponsor at the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

IAG Cargo will sponsor The Infrastructure Award, awarded to two women demonstrating outstanding achievements within infrastructure

The awards are open to nominations until 

6 February 2023

 

Launched in 2008, the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards aim to inspire more women to progress careers within a traditionally male-dominated industry. With women only accounting for 20% of the 1.7 million people working in transport and logistics, the awards seek to create role models that will inspire future female talent who may not see the industry as an option to them.

 

Historically, the awards have positively impacted careers with 63% of former winners saying it improved their personal and professional confidence.

 

Caroline Andrews, Chief People Officer at IAG Cargo said: “Our focus on inclusion and embracing equity, means we are committed to increasing visibility of female leaders across the industry.  At IAG Cargo, our inclusive ethos encourages women of all ages to grow and develop their careers with us.  We are making it our mission to ensure IAG Cargo continues to be a great place to work for everybody and it is for this reason we are proud to be a sponsor at the Transport & Logistics Awards, celebrating the women whose resilience and leadership has kept the country, in many cases the world, moving in persistently demanding times.”   

 

Voting for nominations will remain open until 6 February 2023 and winners will be announced at an award ceremony in London on 28 June. 

everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards – ADVANCING WOMEN IN BUSINESS (everywomanforum.com)

Cost-Of-Living Crisis Emphasises Importance Of Loyalty Programmes To UK Consumers

UK-wide study suggests 92% of consumers are turning to loyalty programmes for everyday spending to make their money stretch during the economic downturn

Half of those surveyed said they’re searching for new ways to build their points to spend on treats they’d otherwise write off

Following the global pandemic, consumers say they’re keen to prioritise treats and holidays abroad if they can

As the cost-of-living crisis continues across the United Kingdom this winter, a behavioural science study by IAG Loyalty, owners of the global loyalty currency Avios, has revealed the important part loyalty programmes are playing to help consumers during this challenging time, with inflation at its highest rate in 40 years.

According to the study of 1,000 people, 92% of Brits are relying on loyalty programmes to give an extra boost to their everyday spending during the cost-of-living crisis. More than 50% said they’re actively looking for new ways to collect points and maximise the return when they spend money, with 20% saying they were inclined to spend more with brands with loyalty programmes. 

When asked to select three things they would want to prioritise during this crisis, 65% of respondents chose treats, followed by their annual summer/winter holiday (53%), then birthdays (42%), streaming services (40%) and live entertainment (34%). 

When spending loyalty points, 80% of people consider themselves rational decision makers and 20% emotional decision makers, with the latter (38% of 18–24-year-old’s and 31% of 25–34-year-old’s) likely to choose luxury rewards. 

IAG Cargo customers raise over 20,000 euros for the Bhagat Foundation in India

 IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has raised over 20,000 euros, the equivalent to 1.8 million Indian rupees, from a charity auction held in India this year. The donations will be delivered in phases to the Bhagat Foundation, an NGO supporting underprivileged children in Gurgaon, India.

IAG Cargo customers have raised over 20,000 euros for the Bhagat Foundation, an NGO supporting underprivileged children based in India

IAG Cargo recently hosted its South Asia Listening Forum 2022 in the city of Chandigarh, India, attended by customers from the region. Five customers – Skyways Air Services, Transline Air Cargo Services, TVS SCS Global Freight Solutions, Expo Freight, and Continental Carriers – contributed to the total funding. 

 

As of 20th December, the Bhagat Foundation has already utilised 1 million rupees to pay the rent of a new school facility for one year, fitted with benches, lights, and fans, which will support the children’s learning and development whilst their existing facility is renovated. Additionally, they have purchased new winter uniforms and shoes for the children, computers, printers, stationery, as well as hiring an additional teacher, and water purifiers to provide clean water.

 

Ankush Chawla, Area Commercial Manager for South Asia at IAG Cargo commented: “I am beyond proud to support the tremendous efforts of the Bhagat Foundation, a charity very close to my heart. I’ve been raising funds for this NGO for two years now, along with my IAG Cargo colleagues in India, and it has been an honour to see the difference our work makes to the lives of the children. Since our relationship began at the start of 2021, we have raised over €24,000, the equivalent to 2.1 million Indian rupees. I look forward to continuing to support this amazing cause in 2023.”

 

Founder of Bhagat Foundation, Suresh Kumar, commented: “I cannot express my gratitude to IAG Cargo and Skyways Air Services, Transline Air Cargo Services, TVS SCS Global Freight Solutions, Expo Freight, and Continental Carriers. This amount of money will be extremely valued, with the funds going towards essential equipment to aid the children through these vital years of their lives. IAG Cargo have been a huge support to the children, even through tough times during the pandemic, so we really appreciate the hard work they do. I’m excited to share our future spending plans for the next phases of the donations next year.”    

In 2021, IAG Cargo had a commercial revenue of €1,673 million. It has a combined workforce of more than 2,250 people. Its parent company, International Airlines Group, is one of the world's largest airline groups with 531 aircraft at 31st December 2021. It is the third largest group in Europe and the sixth largest in the world, based on revenue.

IAG Cargo transports nearly 3,000 donated cricket items to Pakistan following flooding crisis

 

IAG Cargo transports 1.2 tonnes of cricket equipment to Islamabad as a donation on behalf of The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

Cricket bats, balls, helmets and clothing will be flown from London-Heathrow to Islamabad on 29th November

Pakistan faces an unprecedented challenge in education in particular, more than 26,000 schools have been damaged or destroyed, disrupting the education of an estimated 3.5 million children.

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has worked with the FCDO, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Lord’s Taverners, Football for Peace and the Sarwar Foundation to transport nearly 3,000 pieces of cricket equipment into Islamabad.

The business has donated capacity to transport items such as cricket bats and balls, gloves, pads, helmets, other protective equipment, and cricket clothing (trousers, shirts, jumpers and hats). This follows the recent flooding crisis the country is experiencing, where Pakistan is rebuilding not only its infrastructure but also human development.

The equipment forms five pallets under the belly-hold of British Airways’ Boeing 787 and will be shipped on 29th November 2022. 

More than 26,000 schools have been damaged or destroyed as a result of flooding, disrupting the education of an estimated 3.5 million children. This cricket equipment will be delivered to schools affected by the flooding to assist the return to a sense of normality and children’s’ development.

This donation is in addition to IAG Cargo’s movement of 34 tonnes of emergency aid to Islamabad in October, which included medical equipment, non-perishable food, clothing and tents.

John Cheetham, Chief Commercial Officer at IAG Cargo commented: “We are glad to support donation efforts in response to the humanitarian flooding crisis in Pakistan. As a cargo industry we have a role to play in delivering a range of essential goods every day and at IAG Cargo we are proud to use our global network and capacity to help children affected by the floods and bring some normality back to their lives.”

IAG Cargo has previously supported other humanitarian efforts, including 125 tonnes of aid to Ukraine this year, two shipments of medical aid to India in 2021 during a peak in COVID-19 cases in the country, and 20 tonnes of aid to Haiti following the 2021 earthquake, when the business worked with the UK government to transport shelter kits and solar powered lanterns for up to 1,300 families.

The Lord’s Taverners, a UK charity that uses cricket to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality, have donated a total of 2,733 cricket related items which are being shipped (for free by IAG Cargo via British Airways) to Pakistan ahead of the Test Matches. This kit includes: 70 cricket bats, 132 balls, 98 pairs of cricket pads, 71 pairs of cricket gloves, 32 helmets, other protective equipment including wicket keeping pads and gloves and cricket clothing (trousers, shirts, jumpers, hats). On arrival these items will be transported to four flood affected schools in Baluchistan and six schools in Sindh by the Sarwar Foundation and Football for Peace (both of which are UK registered NGOs).

IAG Cargo expands Asia-Pacific capacity with restart between London and Tokyo

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the restart of its direct service between London Heathrow and Tokyo airport with daily flights commencing from 13th November. The revival of this service will be welcomed by IAG Cargo customers from both regions after its year-long pause.

IAG Cargo announces the restart of flights between London and Tokyo on 13th November, as passenger travel restrictions ease.

This direct service will operate daily on British Airways Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 wide body aircraft.

This route will facilitate the movement of pharmaceuticals, electronics, automotive goods, and Japanese dried food.

IAG Cargo, has announced the restart of its direct service between Heathrow and Tokyo. Photo IAG Cargo

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 utilizes the belly hold capacity of British Airways Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 wide-body aircraft.

This service will support the flow of pharmaceuticals, made possible by IAG Cargo’s Constant Climate service for handling temperature-sensitive goods. Electronics and automotive parts are amongst other popular items, as well as unique shipments including Japanese dried foods. In 2021, the volume of air freight handled at Tokyo Haneda Airport in Japan amounted to roughly 828.06 thousand tonnes, up from around 772 thousand tonnes in the previous year [i].

Rob Wiemerink, Regional Commercial Manager for Asia Pacific and Middle East at IAG Cargo commented, “It’s great to see the return of our service between London and Tokyo – Japan for many years has played an important role in IAG Cargo’s Far East network. This route not only offers our customers capacity between UK, Europe and Asia, but also facilitates the movement of trade into North and South America. I’m pleased to see these important trade lanes beginning to return after a long-awaited pause due to Covid-19.”

IAG Cargo continues to expand its South Asia capacity with 16 destinations in Asia Pacific, India & Middle East from 13th November.

[1] https://www.statista.com/statistics/1242472/japan-air-cargo-volume-handled-tokyo-haneda-airport/

IAG Cargo restarts services to Caracas and Rio de Janeiro from Madrid

 IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the revival of two services from its hub at Madrid Barajas Airport to Caracas (Venezuela) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). These routes join IAG Cargo’s increased capacity to Latin American destinations this winter, including Chile, Mexico and Ecuador.

 

The flights to Caracas and Rio de Janeiro will operate three times a week, commencing in November; the services to Caracas will utilise the bellyhold of an Iberia A350 aircraft and an A330-200 to Rio de Janeiro. IAG Cargo’s sister airline Iberia recently announced a return to pre-pandemic levels and has re-established its entire network of flights and destinations in Latin America, adding the two remaining destinations (Caracas and Rio de Janeiro).

IAG Cargo announces the restart of services from its Madrid hub to Caracas and Rio de Janeiro.

These routes join IAG Cargo’s increased capacity to Latin American destinations this winter, including Chile, Mexico and Ecuador.

The addition of these services will offer customers more uplift between Latin America and Europe

 

These routes facilitate the movement of perishables and popular foods grown locally including flowers, papayas, mangos, and figs. Every year IAG Cargo transports large volumes of perishables out of Central and South America to European markets, via its Constant Fresh service, designed to optimise shelf life using aircraft hold temperature settings monitored closely throughout the flight.

 

Rodrigo Casal, Regional Commercial Manager for Latin America at IAG Cargo said: “I’m delighted to offer our customers additional capacity between Latin America, Europe and UK. The revival of these services will have a great impact on the economy and livelihoods in both Caracas and Rio de Janeiro, as exporting food and perishables plays a huge part in their economies. When it comes to transporting perishables - air cargo plays a vital role, ensuring products arrive on supermarket shelves in the same condition as harvest.”

IAG Cargo’s hub at Madrid airport handles over 200,000 tonnes of cargo every year with frequent services to cities in Europe such as Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Stockholm. The Madrid hub is also an important gateway for Spanish textile manufacturers transporting the latest fashions into the Americas.

IAG confirms order for an additional 37 A320neo Family aircraft

International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed an order for 37 additional A320neo aircraft, following shareholder approval. 

The latest order follows earlier agreements for 22 A320neo Family (17 A320neos, 5 A321neos) announced in March and June 2022, taking the total for the year to 59 single-aisle aircraft.

“IAG operates Airbus aircraft extensively in its fleet making it one of the largest Airbus customers globally. These latest generation aircraft will be key in IAG’s stated environmental mission to operate the world’s most fuel-efficient planes”, said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International.

The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver at least 20 percent fuel saving. With more than 8,500 orders from more than 130 customers, the A320neo Family is the world’s most popular aircraft.

IAG Cargo delivers Q3 revenues of €373 million

 Today, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of IAG (International Airlines Group) reports its financial results for Q3 2022, with revenues of €373 million for the period from July 1 to September 30, 2022. The Q3 results take IAG Cargo’s year-to-date revenue to €1,216m, up 3.6 per cent in comparison to YTD 2021.

Q3 results take IAG Cargo’s year-to-date revenue to €1,216m, up 3.6 per cent in comparison to 2021
 
In Q3 IAG Cargo’s product for perishables, Constant Fresh saw volumes up 114 per cent on Q3 2021

In Q3, the business continued to offer increased services across its network, with capacity between London-Heathrow, Madrid and the US more than doubling in the quarter (compared to Q3 2021). Overall, the business saw capacity increase by 35.9 per cent on Q3 2021, as measured in available tonne kilometres (ATKs). IAG Cargo’s product for perishables, Constant Fresh saw volumes up 114 per cent on Q3 2021. The extra lift out of the US has provided an important lifeline to US growers transporting their goods across the Atlantic, with a notable increase of those goods landing in the Middle East where flights have doubled from IAG Cargo’s London Heathrow hub since Q3 2021.

 

Celebrating 5 years of its SME loyalty programme FORWARD.REWARDS, IAG Cargo saw YTD transactions from small and medium freight forwarders increase 20 per cent on the same period in 2021. Expanding its reach further, the business signed a new partnership with Neutral Air Partner in June 2022 whilst continuing to also work closely with the WCAworld network of freight forwarders.

IAG Cargo expands transatlantic capacity with the restart of Dublin to Miami

On Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 31st October, an Aer Lingus A330-300 will operate between Dublin and Miami.  Photo IAG/Aer Lingus

             IAG Cargo announces the restart of flights between Dublin and Miami on 21st October, for the first time since the pandemic.

This direct service will increase to three times a week from 31st October

This route will facilitate the movement of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment

 

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), announces that on Friday 21st October, it will be restarting its direct service between Dublin and Miami airport.

This service will initially operate twice weekly, then will increase to three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 31st October on an Aer Lingus A330-300. This widebody aircraft will facilitate the transportation of up 20 tonnes of cargo, which is equivalent to 7 aircraft pallets.

This capacity will support the pharmaceutical industry with IAG Cargo’s Dublin hub ideally located to serve the growing pharmaceutical market operating in Ireland. Approximately 120 overseas companies have plants in Ireland including 9 of the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Certified under the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) GDP passport program, IAG Cargo has the ability and expertise to move pharmaceutical and medical products that require temperature sensitive handling.

Daniel Byrne, Regional Commercial Manager UK and Ireland at IAG Cargo commented: “It’s great to see our once popular Dublin to Miami route back in action. Dublin Airport is home to our sister airline, Aer Lingus, and is a central hub for our Constant Climate network. I’m very pleased to be offering our customers the opportunity to transport vital pharmaceutical cargo and medical equipment between Europe and the USA. As the air cargo industry heads into the busy Q4 period, it’s important as a company that we continue to revive and introduce routes across our expansive wide-body network”.

Pravin Singh, Vice President Commercial, Americas at IAG Cargo added: “Miami is one of our latest transatlantic routes to resume on Aer Lingus and we’re excited to be building back our USA connectivity this year. We look forward to providing this service for our customers to our base in Dublin, following a temporary pause. Miami is an important part of our network, allowing customers to also move their products from Central and South America through our interline partners, supplementing our own capacity”.

IAG Cargo continues to expand its network, now offering 10 destinations into the USA and Canada from Dublin including New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. 

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