Unit load devices are the unsung heroes of our air cargo flows, providing a universal structure and efficiency to supply chains worldwide. We discover why this equipment is indispensable, and how the team kept freight and passenger bags moving in the depths of lockdown
IAG CARGO: KEEPING THE WORLD MOVING IN A PANDEMIC
Head of marketing and external communications Matthew Gardiner breaks down the numbers to reveal how IAG Cargo’s British Airways fleet has stepped up in the
One year on… since the launch of the A350-1000
It’s been just over a year since IAG Cargo took delivery of the A350-1000, the latest iteration of the future-facing, wide-body aircraft from Airbus
LEVEL RESUMES FLIGHTS BETWEEN BARCELONA AND NEW YORK
The route will serve as a major link between southern Europe and North America with a weekly rotation that uses LEVEL’s A330-200
The best virtual air cargo events in September
While physical trade shows and conferences are on hold, these virtual events offer timely insight and expertise on the ever-evolving air cargo sector
Parnity CEO gets under the bonnet of iag cargo’s SME and DIGITALISATION Strategy
Parnity CEO Guilherme Luz probed IAG Cargo’s Matthew Gardiner and Jemma Cross on the business’ commitment to e-commerce and delivering for SMEs
IAG CARGO’S 100TH CARGO-ONLY FLIGHT FROM JOHANNESBURG
As much of the world entered lockdown, IAG Cargo commenced a series of scheduled cargo-only flights to South Africa
Meet the Boeing 787-10, IAG Cargo’s newest aircraft
Currently flying the route from London Heathrow to Dallas Fort Worth, the 787-10 joins the league of IAG Cargo’s largest aircraft
IAG Cargo sharpens processing for special flights
Thanks to IAG Cargo’s Network, Operations and Commercial teams, our mission to deliver urgent medical supplies to Munich from Shanghai in April.
INTRODUCING FORWARD.PLATINUM
Discover FORWARD.PLATINUM, IAG Cargo’s new and exclusive, invite-only tier, specifically designed to offer greater personalisation and enhanced benefits
2020 AT A GLANCE… IAG CARGO MAGAZINE’S MOST POPULAR READS
Having captured many of IAG Cargo’s major moments from 2020 here on the magazine already, we’re taking a look back at some of our most-read stories from the past six months.
IAG CARGO’S LOYALTY MARKETING EXECUTIVE MINA MIR
I joined IAG Cargo earlier this year, in the role of Loyalty Marketing Executive, with responsibility for managing our award-winning loyalty programme FORWARD.REWARDS. Anytime a customer flies their cargo with us, they earn points to redeem on great rewards.
IAG Cargo makes centennial cargo-only flight from India
To maximise capacity, IAG Cargo has been operating cargo-only flights out of the country since May 2020 in response to COVID-19. Beginning with flights out of Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Bangalore have since followed suit, and as a result, we’ve been able to transport in excess of 2350 tonnes to date.
IAG Cargo removes seats to maximise capacity
The first of the converted aircraft departed London for Beijing with passenger seats in the main cabins completely removed, greatly increasing the cargo space available on the BA777-200.
IAG Cargo completes 100th cargo-only flight from Hong Kong to London
This week IAG Cargo completed its 100th cargo-only flight using 777 passenger aircraft, from Hong Kong to London.
Re-pet-riation: Keeping Families Together
Between repatriating citizens stranded abroad, delivering important medical equipment to hospitals and ensuring supermarket shelves stay stocked, COVID-19 has meant that airlines have had to
Mail flies in passenger cabins with IAG Cargo
Working with British Airways, collaboration across the group saw the first ever mail loaded into the cabin of a BA passenger aircraft on 8th April from London to Toronto.
HOW TO… SET UP AN OPERATION IN 7 DAYS
It’s not every day that a sudden Saturday night phone call kickstarts an unprecedented logistical marathon, but in a rapidly changing world where a soaring demand for essential supplies and critical deadlines are head-to-head, the world of cargo is facing a new set of challenges.
A FLIGHT OF FREEDOM FOR RESCUE DOGS AND CATS
While airlines continue working round the clock to ensure essentials are being transported safely from A to B, here at IAG Cargo, that promise also extends to our favourite four-legged friends.
IAG Cargo supports Ireland through COVID-19 with mega mission to China
The aircrafts, five of Aer Lingus’ biggest, A330 jets, are being flown back and forth from Beijing by dozens of pilots.
IAG Cargo opens new air corridor to Spanish hospitals
As Spain finds itself in the depths of the COVID-19 outbreak, IAG Cargo and Iberia are using a specially created medical air corridor between Spain, China and Japan to ensure the country is receiving the essential medical supplies it desperately requires.
IAG Cargo’s Partnership and Interline Manager Toby Hillier
We only work with airline partners who deliver the same high product standards as we do.
Valentine’s Day – Where do your flowers come from?
For centuries, people have been gifting flowers as a token of their affection on Valentine’s Day – in the UK, for example, almost half of
Life as an IAG Cargo apprentice
If you’ve ever wanted to be part of an operation built on the latest technology and world-class products, the world of cargo offers a breadth
Need To Know: Fruit Logistica 2020
While much of the international fresh produce trade as we know it happens above 30,000 feet, few occasions are riper for opportunity than on the
Why Antalya Is Your Next Mediterranean Must-See
Hot off the heels of record-breaking tourist numbers in 2019 comes our new Antalya route in time for Summer 2020. The Turkish coastal city may
Reading the supply chain
Selected as the cargo logistics finalist to join this year’s IAG Hangar 51 global innovation programme, AllRead Machine Learning Technologies (MLT) is a startup providing
How Drone Technology Is Revolutionising Our Warehouses
IAG Cargo recently announced a successful drone trial in our Madrid warehouse. Carly Morris, Head of Innovation at IAG Cargo, tells us how this came
New Year Round-Up – IAG Cargo’s Top Stories From 2019
As we soar into 2020, we replay the top stories that caught your attention this year.
IAG Cargo’s Product Support Executive Suchita Kumar
We chat to Product Support Executive Suchita Kumar about our Critical product and how we handle shipments that require more than just speed.