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
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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.
Embracing new starts: minimise stress when moving cities
It is widely acknowledged that moving home is stressful: sorting through possessions, packing, and getting all the paperwork sorted is just the start of what feels like a never-ending to-do list.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – PUTTING THE AI INTO AIR CARGO
While AI is already established in consumer tech, demonstrated by the plethora of virtual assistants, just how does AI work and how might it benefit the airfreight industry?
CARGO NEXT: The changing landscape and evolving challenges of the air freight industry
More than 400 freight forwarders in 47 countries responded to the survey with their perceptions of the air cargo industry.
TRACKING THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS
IAG Cargo recently announced a new partnership with Cargo Signal to offer customers a new end-to-end tracking service.
JAPAN… THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
With the addition of our new Osaka route, we offer weekly flights to both Tokyo and Osaka
5 Benefits of E-booking
We take a look at how e-booking can save your company time, money and help future-proof your business.
How to jump-start your start up
The accelerator, the incubator or co-working, what is right for your start-up?
What do Paddington Bear, alpacas and the potato all have in common?
Discover how Peruvian customs and traditions wield their influence over international culture
All you need to know for Air Cargo Europe
Data, e-commerce, loyalty… here are some of the hot-topics likely to come up at Air Cargo Europe 2019
Raising brand awareness in an eye-catching way
Two of IAG Cargo’s Area Customer Service Managers on completing one of the biggest bike rides in the world, and the kit that got them over the line
Flying to Phoenix? Here are our 7 top tips for visiting Arizona…
From Zip-lining through the Grand Canyon, to Mexican inspired culinary delicacies. Here is what’s on our Arizona to-do list…
What is the allure of St Patrick’s day?
We take a look the traditions of shamrocks, drinking Guinness and the colour green that St Paddy’s day has become synonymous with the world over.
Your must-see guide to Madrid
From architectural wonders to shopping promenades and gastronomic delights, the destination of the season is Madrid.
IAG Cargo’s CEO Lynne Embleton
We chat to IAG Cargo’s CEO about what drew her to logistics, how to attract more women into the industry, and the areas of growth she’s most excited about…
Jasmine, the world’s most romantic flower?
Spotted in the Duchess of Sussex’s wedding bouquet, Jasmine’s exotic fragrance, elegant stature and deep cultural meaning has earned it the coveted position of “flower
How big data is solving problems across the airport landscape
One of the start-ups selected for this year’s Hangar 51 accelerator, Emu Analytics’ data visualisation platform has been able to identify airside problem areas that prevent cargo getting on a flight on time. CEO Richard Vilton explains how the tech works