IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, will launch a new four-times-weekly service between London Heathrow (LHR) and St. Louis (STL) starting April 19, 2026, as part of its summer schedule running through October.
This route establishes the only direct connection between Heathrow and the Midwest hub, marking IAG Cargo’s 27th U.S. destination and providing access to manufacturing and aerospace supply chains.
Frequency increases are planned across other North American gateways: Chicago (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) will rise from 14 to 21 weekly flights, while San Diego (SAN) and Austin (AUS) will double to 14 flights each.
Additional capacity includes more widebody flights between LHR and Madrid for connections to San Francisco (SFO), LHR-Tokyo Haneda (HND) doubling to twice daily, and LHR-Vancouver (YVR) growing from seven to 10 weekly flights, reaching 14 in July and August.
Camilo Garcia Cervera, IAG Cargo’s chief sales and marketing officer, stated that the schedule offers freight forwarders greater choice and flexibility across key trade lanes, including the U.S. Midwest, North America, Madrid connections, Haneda, and Canada for time-critical shipments.