IAG Cargo increases short-haul reach via Vueling

Smaller European airports now have increased short-haul cargo service, thanks to a significant expansion by IAG Cargo subsidiary Vueling Airlines. The parent carrier has added 26 new Vueling destinations across the continent, bringing the total to 128 in Europe.

The new stations have opened in medium-sized airports,  including Budapest, Düsseldorf, Helsinki, Nice Côte d’Azur, Stavanger, Thessaloniki and others, enabling 350 potential routings for customers, IAG said.

IAG Cargo’s EuroConnector service will allow businesses to ship goods under 650 pounds into, out of and around Europe, within either 24 or 48 hours, making it a viable option for e-commerce shipments.

“We have opened new stations across Europe where we see a real commercial need,” said Chris Nielen, regional commercial manager for Europe, IAG Cargo. “As well as bringing new capacity to markets which need it, our new stations help support a diverse cargo region. We are growing our network beyond our major airports, allowing businesses to fly their goods closer to wherever their final destinations may be.”