IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group announced it will be begin a new direct service between London-Heathrow and Cincinnati, Ohio for the first time in its history.

The organisation has a network that has a presence in six continents and will aim to close the gap between North America and Europe by offering services between Cincinnati and London, two significant e-commerce centres.

The service will be operated by a British Airways B787-8 aircraft.

Camilo Garcia Cervera, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at IAG Cargo said: 

“The transatlantic corridor is one of the world’s most important trade lanes, and a vital part of our network and so we’re pleased to support our customers with a new route to Cincinnati. With this direct route from one of our key hubs, London, customers can benefit from our wider network that spans across six continents to transport the regions high in demand imports and exports.”