Qatar Airways, IAG Plan Joint Cargo Business Amid Trade Concerns

Qatar Airwaysis teaming up with British Airways parent IAG SA and Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd 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 Tuesday. 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 ...