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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.
Iberia boosts flights to Buenos Aires and Mexico City
Starting with this year’s winter season, Iberia is boosting its services to Latin America with three additional weekly flights to both Buenos Aires and Mexico City.
Iberia takes delivery of first A350 XWB from Airbus
Iberia has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB plane from Airbus, becoming the 18th airline to operate the world’s newest twin engine widebody.
Iberia and Qatar Airways expand codeshare partnership
Iberia and Qatar Airways have extended the codeshare agreement they signed in 2017, enabling their customers to travel to more destinations, with more flight options and better connections. Iberia passengers will now be able to travel to 18 destinations in Africa, Asia, and Australia, via Doha.
Iberia launces new flights to Managua, Nicaragua
The new Iberia flight will be the sole direct link between Europe and Nicaragua, which is becoming a popular adventure and cultural tourist destination, offering great beaches for sun and surfing, climbing in the country’s volcanoes and hills, as well as charming colonial cities like Granada, founded in 1524.
Iberia overhauls Velázquez Lounge in Madrid
Iberia has completely refurbished its Velázquez Lounge at Madrid airport terminal four, where its hub is based.