IAG Cargo to leverage increased capacity in the Americas for growth opportunities

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IAG Cargo to expand Americas capacity with British Airways flights

IAG Cargo will increase its capacity in the Americas by utilizing the belly space of new British Airways (BA) flights to Aruba and Guyana.

New Passenger Routes

The cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) will offer capacity on new passenger routes to Aruba (Oranjestad) via Antigua beginning on March 26 and to Guyana (Georgetown) via Saint Lucia commencing on March 27. Both services will operate twice weekly on a Boeing B777-200 operated by British Airways from London Gatwick Airport.

Cargo Types

According to IAG Cargo, perishables, local produce, and oil equipment will be among the exports served by this capacity. IAG Cargo's regional commercial manager for Latin America, Rodrigo Casal, stated, "We're thrilled to be able to provide more capacity to the Americas, allowing our customers to reach more destinations via our key hubs.

Specialist Products

"The movement of cargo between Europe and the Americas is a significant trade route, and with our specialized products such as Critical and Constant Climate, we're able to offer a prompt service and guarantee that goods remain in perfect condition throughout the entire journey."

Direct Service

IAG Cargo will offer a direct three-times-weekly service between London Gatwick and Trinidad, which was previously only accessible via St. Lucia, beginning on March 26.

Belly Capacity

IAG Cargo utilizes the belly space of British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Vueling, and LEVEL, which are IAG subsidiary airlines. Additionally, it has partnerships that give it access to freighter capacity. IAG Cargo doubled the frequency of its widebody freighter flights from London Heathrow to Amsterdam last month. According to Air Cargo News, a third party is operating the service. IAG Cargo does not have any freighters and has previously stated that it has no current plans to acquire any.

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