Iberia News
Qatar Airways expands Iberia codeshare partnership
The agreement will enhance connectivity between the two airlines’ complementary networks and will offer additional travel options to customers from around the world.
Sánchez-Prieto takes up leadership of Iberia
Sánchez-Prieto has served as strategic planning and finance manager at Iberia during the period in which the company returned to profitability following several years of losses.
Iberia gradually grows schedule out of Madrid
Iberia Group is offering regular scheduled flights to a total of 55 destinations in Spain and the rest of Europe this month, including new direct services to Prague and Berlin.
Iberia launches Stopover Hola Madrid programme
Luis Gallego, executive chairman of Iberia, has joined with mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, to launch a new stopover programme entitled Hola Madrid
Sánchez-Prieto appointed chief executive of Iberia
The move follows the decision by Willie Walsh to step down as chief executive of International Airlines Group and the subsequent promotion of outgoing Iberia chief, Luis Gallego, to lead the body.
Iberia launches biometric trial in Madrid
The new system will be tested during a period lasting between six and twelve months with Iberia passengers bound for Asturias or Brussels, both destinations served with up to five daily Iberia flights.
British Airways and Iberia take NDC strides
Both airlines have now achieved IATA NDC Level 4 Certification, which recognises that both airlines use ‘Full Offer’ and ‘Order Management’ messages with complex servicing, compliant with the industry standard NDC message schema.
International Airlines Group to acquire Air Europa for €1bn
Air Europa is one of the leading private airlines in Spain, operating scheduled domestic and international flights to 69 destinations, including European and long-haul routes to Latin America, the United States of America, the Caribbean and North Africa.
Iberia signs codeshare deal with Hainan Airlines to grow China options
China and Spain are better connected by air as of now, thanks to the new codeshare agreement between Iberia and Hainan Airlines. Iberia customers can now fly direct from Madrid to Shenzhen on a flight operated by Hainan.
Iberia connects to passengers through WhatsApp
Through the channel, Iberia customers can check their flight status, obtain general information about their trip or check-in for any flight to Schengen area countries operated by Iberia, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum.
CMA launches investigation into British Airways transatlantic joint venture
The Competition & Markets Authority has launched a competition investigation into the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement between American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, and Finnair.
Iberia to introduce premium economy cabin on Havana and Johannesburg routes
Iberia has announced it will offer its new premium economy class on flights to Havana and Johannesburg, while boosting capacity on Madrid-Lima and Madrid-São Paulo routes.