Second-quarter cargo business softened on the margins for British Airways and its sister airlines but was still much better than before the pandemic.
Airlines are growing more optimistic about their recovery from the pandemic as the U.S. reopens its borders. Cargo is riding the coattails of the passenger bounce.
The logistics of getting flowers from warm growing climates to people’s doorsteps is complex. Airlines play a big role.
Willie Walsh was one of the most influential airline executives at British Airways’ parent company. Now he takes the reins at the International Air Transport Association.
The cargo divisions at Air Canada, IAG/British Airways and Air France-KLM played dominant roles for their respective airlines in the second quarter, creating cash flow. Typically, they barely register on the financial statement. What happened?
British Airways’ decision to retire its fleet of 747 jumbo jets is a loss for aviation lovers, but businesses that ship goods by air will benefit from using more modern aircraft.
It’s a turbulent period in Europe for the aviation industry. Regional travel is reopening in the EU, but the UK has tightened travel restrictions and airlines are struggling to stay in business without government assistance.
British Airways and its sister airlines are taking some comfort from increased cargo business and helping keep global supply chains intact, but the dominant passenger business is at least three years away from getting back to pre-crisis levels.
Freightos, the world’s largest freight marketplace, sees transparent pricing of international freight benefiting shippers and forwarders alike.
Freightos will offer real-time quotes and booking on Europe’s third-largest air carrier as part of the company’s growing online freight marketplace. IAG Group, the holding company for British Airways and Iberia Airlines, said Freightos’ WebCargo is the first third-party platform to offer access to rates and capacity for air freight on IAG flights. WebCargo […]
