News / Forwarders question IAG plan to offer time-definite air freight parcel service

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IAG Cargo is attempting to fill its short-haul bellies by offering forwarders a fast and time-definite service for parcels under 300kg across Europe.

But customers have questioned the value of an airport-to-airport service while integrators can deliver door-to-door relatively cost-effectively.

IAG’s new service, EuroConnector, allows customers to ship goods between 114 European destinations, through hubs in Madrid, Barcelona or London, within 24 or 48 hours. Booking cut-off times range from two to six hours, depending on whether the air cargo is loose ...