Iberia Airlines

This week we revisit the topic of alliances; the airlines analyzed are Oneworld's Alaska Airlines, Iberia, Royal Jordanian Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.

The airframer hopes the narrowbody A321XLR will make new long-haul routes economically viable.

In 2021, Iberia became the first operator in Europe to use evidence-based training, followed by Air France in the same year.

Iberia has opened reservations for two routes that will use the new Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

Boston and Washington are expected to be the first destinations for the Airbus A321XLR once Iberia becomes the world's first carrier to operate the aircraft.

The EC's statement of objections is not an end decision but a formal step in the investigation in which companies involved are informed in writing of objections

Iberia Chairman and President Marco Sansavini says the completion of the Air Europa purchase is one of the main targets to securing Iberia’s future success.

Looking at Iberia, KLM, and TAP, progress appears to be slowing, apart from ITA/Alitalia, which is working to reduce emissions from a raised level.

Management changes at three of IAG's Spanish airlines come as the group continued its fast recovery of profits, which exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2023.

All airlines make improvement over the measured period, including ITA, effectively Alitalia’s replacement and the new Italian flag carrier.

Spanish carrier Iberia has put forward a proposal to spin-off its ground handling activities into a new company, resulting in 1,727 voluntary redundancies.

New connections will be offered by Iberia to Cagliari, Ljubljana, Palermo and Tirana.

Alongside its medium-term target of an operating margin of 12-15%, the airline group has an objective of return on invested capital of 13-16%.

Continuing airworthiness management organizations are adding new aircraft types and regulatory approvals to their capability lists.

The Spanish flag carrier will roll out airspace L bins on its A320neo fleet from early 2025.

As demand for air travel and fleets grows, European carriers are investing to ensure they have enough qualified pilots.

Strong demand across the network fueled the a €1 billion quarterly profit, with Spanish airlines in particular outperforming, IAG said.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted options for six Boeing 787-10s held by British Airways into firm orders.

From Dec. 11, Iberia will open daily flights between its Madrid Barajas International Airport hub and Doha's Hamas International Airport as part of the JV.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and airspace closures are having long-term effects on the networks of European carriers.

Iberia customer experience director Melanie Berry details cabin changes the Spanish airline is making on board to improve its environmental footprint.

Changes in cabin hardware and services can help cut waste and improve airlines’ environmental credentials.

No immediate slowdown in robust demand is in sight, carriers say.

Iberia Airport Services (IBAS) invested more than €100 million ($110 million) to achieve net zero emissions in airport services operations by 2025.

Iberia President Javier Sánchez-Prieto plans to stand down, the Spanish flag-carrier announced May 5.