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IAG Cargo recorded a 7.2% upturn in revenue in 2018, generating income of more than €1.1bn, despite declining volumes.
The parent company of British Airways, IAG does not report on the profitability of its cargo services, but it did note a 0.9% dip in volumes alongside a 3.9% increase in available capacity – against the market average growth in volumes of 3.5%.
Overall yield for the year, however, was up 8.1% at constant currency.
Chief executive Lynne Embleton said last year’s performance represented ...
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