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Iberia to launch Madrid-San Francisco route as restructuring pays dividends
The restructuring efforts undertaken by Iberia in recent years, under what the carrier terms Plan de Futuro, are now yielding their fruits. In the latest sign of development, the Spanish airline is beginning to launch new routes and reinforce its network.
Flight Centre Travel Group reaches distribution deal with IAG
Flight Centre Travel Group, including its flagship global corporate travel division FCM Travel Solutions, has reached a multi-year agreement with British Airways and Iberia meaning customers in the UK and Ireland will be exempt from the airlines’ new £8 surcharge per fare component on GDS bookings.
British Airways signs new distribution capability deal with Hogg Robinson
British Airways and Iberia have confirmed that they have reached a new distribution capability related Agreement with Hogg Robinson Group.
Iberia rolls out Premium Economy on Boston flights
Iberia’s new Premium Economy class will be available on the airline’s flights between Madrid and Boston from this month. The new cabin is already available on flights between Madrid and Chicago, New York, Miami, Mexico City, as well as Bogota.
Iberia places order for 20 Airbus A320neo aircraft
Iberia chairman Luis Gallego has disclosed that the Spanish airline has made a firm order to acquire 20 new Airbus A320neo aircraft to modernise its short- and medium-haul fleet. The aircraft will be delivered from the first half of 2018 through 2021.
Iberia Express adds new Cardiff departure ahead of Champions League final
Iberia Express has released its latest schedule of flights to Madrid one week early so that customers can make the most of this major sporting event that will see all eyes on the Welsh capital city. The news comes following the confirmation that Real Madrid will face Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Final.
Iberia unveils new Premium Economy cabin
Iberia has presented its first Airbus A340/600 fitted with its new Premium Economy seating section to travel agencies, major companies, and the media. Iberia Maintenance will install the new seats on the aircraft already in Iberia’s fleet at its Madrid hangars, while the A350s the airline has on order will come factory-equipped with the new seating section.
Iberia to boost Lima connections this summer
Iberia has confirmed it will raise its capacity on the Madrid-Lima route in July and August, with three additional flights each week. The extra flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays will operate at night, facilitating connections at both ends.
Iberia and Qatar Airways sign codeshare partnership
Iberia and Qatar Airways have signed a codeshare partnership to offer passengers more flight options and enhanced connections to/from Doha, Spain and Portugal.
Iberia signs codeshare deal with Canary Islands-based Binter
Iberia and the Canary Islands-based Binter have reached a codeshare agreement to facilitate travel between Madrid and Agadir, El Aioun, Sal Island and Nouakchott.
Iberia expands Madrid-Barcelona air bridge with Vueling partnership
Iberia has unveiled its new walk-on air shuttle service between Madrid and Barcelona, known as the Puente Aéreo. The airline hopes the redesigned service will maintain its existing advantages, while adding flexibility, new facilities for customers, and more flights to choose from, thanks to the agreement reached with Vueling to operate this route jointly.
Iberia launches Premium Economy class
Starting today, travellers can book tickets in Iberia’s new Premium Economy class, which is being installed progressively on 37 of its long-haul aircraft. The new, separate seating class will be available starting in May on flights to Chicago and New York, to Miami in August, Boston in September, Bogota in October and Mexico in November.