News / Transatlantic capacity opens up, but Heathrow 'screwed' by congestion

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In a move that could see significantly more transatlantic air freight capacity, the US today re-opened borders, allowing in fully vaccinated passengers from most of Europe, Canada and Mexico.

But severe congestion at Heathrow in the UK could limit movements.

IAG Cargo announced it would serve 21 destinations in the US from today, including New York, Austin, Miami, Philadelphia and Los Angeles, while services to Baltimore, Orlando Tampa and Las Vegas will begin on 15 November.

The carrier said the additional capacity had ...