On his last day in the company, Regional Commercial Manager Andy Jaye takes us on a tour of his career highlights, and how he’s seen the cargo sector evolve in his 41 years working for IAG
IAG Cargo restarts London to Seoul service
The carrier has resumed its three-times-weekly service between London and the South Korean capital
IAG CARGO’S HEAD OF SALES DARREN PEEK
Newly appointed Head of Sales Darren Peek gives us the lowdown on leading in a crisis, charter growth during lockdown, and how the business will distribute the Covid-19 vaccine when the time comes
The diversity of India’s cargo market
In spite of the pandemic, India has continued to export huge volumes thanks to its diverse commodity market and the India cargo team’s agility and customer service
IAG Cargo unveils Iberia A330 ‘preighter’ ahead of peak season
The Iberia A330-300 conversion comes ahead of air cargo’s peak season as demand grows for additional cargo services.
The false economy of passive cold chain solutions
For freight forwarders in the cold chain market, two types of technology are on offer: passive and active. But what is the difference, and why should you care?
IAG Cargo resumes Tokyo services
The return of the carrier’s London-Tokyo direct service will be good news for pharma and automotive forwarders on both sides of the Pacific
The best virtual cargo events in November
A comprehensive list of virtual events that offer timely insight and expertise on the ever-evolving air cargo sector
FLying freight? Here’s all you need to know
From free cargo credits to seamless online bookings, it’s worth investing in a reliable cargo partner that gives great mileage for your spend
The best virtual air cargo events in October
While physical trade shows and conferences are on hold, these virtual events offer timely insight and expertise on the ever-evolving air cargo sector
IAG Cargo expands route network within Pakistan
A new service to Lahore will operate four times weekly from London Heathrow, connecting the Pakistani city with major hubs in the US, Canada and Europe
ULDs: The backbone of the supply chain
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 face of Covid-19
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.