This strategic agreement lays the groundwork for a broader and long-term collaboration, aimed at driving innovation, operational consistency, and value creation across IAG’s ground handling operations.
The partnership covers a number of North American locations and includes both contract extensions and new business wins. Notably, dnata has been awarded a new contract to handle ground services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for multiple IAG airlines. Services under these agreements are scheduled to begin in Q4 2025.
David Barker, Regional CEO – Americas at dnata, commented, “We are proud to be the first partner selected for IAG’s new supplier programme. This recognition reflects our strong operational track record, commitment to innovation, and ability to support our customers’
strategic goals. We look forward to growing our partnership and delivering high-impact solutions that support IAG’s evolving needs across the USA and beyond.”
Gurm Nijjer, Group Procurement Director – Airports at IAG, added, “Our Preferred Partner Programme is a strategic initiative to generate long-term value for IAG and its customers by aligning with a select group of high-performing suppliers. The partnership spans a number of locations across North America and includes both long-term contract extensions and new business, including LAX. We look forward to deepening this relationship in support of our shared goals around innovation, efficiency, and scalable growth.”
The initiative reinforces IAG’s objective to streamline ground handling operations, strengthen service consistency, and introduce scalable, technology-driven solutions across key North American airports. More opportunities for collaboration under this programme are expected in the near future.