Qatar Airways, IAG, MAG plan joint cargo business amid trade concerns

Qatar Airways, IAG, MAG plan joint cargo business amid trade concerns

The airlines are seeking to expand their networks and streamline services at a time of growing uncertainty around global trade.

Qatar Airways has 28 Boeing Co 777 freighters, making it one of the largest cargo operators among airlines globally. (EPA Images pic)
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Qatar Airways is teaming up with British Airways parent IAG SA and Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) to create a joint cargo business as the airlines seek to expand their networks and streamline services at a time of growing uncertainty around global trade.

The partnership would integrate the cargo operations to offer enhanced connectivity and more route options across key freight markets, the companies said in a joint statement today.

The alliance would also work on greater service flexibility, shorter transit times and new routing options to customers worldwide, tapping into the combined infrastructure of the three carriers.

The move comes as businesses look to reassess supply chains and seek strategic alliances to hedge against policy shocks in response to president Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs that have led to volatile trade patterns and geopolitical tensions.

Qatar Airways has 28 Boeing 777 freighters, making it one of the largest cargo operators among airlines globally.

The carrier also owns a 25% share of IAG.

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