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Iberia expands winter network with new routes and record frequencies across the Americas

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Iberia has unveiled its winter 2025/26 schedule (26 Oct–28 Mar), featuring three new long-haul routes, record frequencies to key Latin American markets, and expanded service across North America and Europe.

New Routes

  • Orlando (USA): Four weekly flights from Madrid with A330 aircraft.
  • Recife & Fortaleza (Brazil): Launching Dec 13 and Jan 19 respectively, each with three weekly flights using the A321XLR.

Growth in the Americas

  • Dominican Republic & Puerto Rico: Record frequencies – Santo Domingo up to two daily, San Juan up to 14 weekly.
  • Rio de Janeiro: Daily flights in February for Carnival.
  • Santiago de Chile: 12 weekly flights.
  • Lima: 14 weekly flights.
  • New York: Two daily flights all winter.
  • Boston: Up to two daily flights with A321XLR.
  • Washington: Now year-round with three weekly flights.

European Expansion

  • Amsterdam: Four daily flights (+7 weekly).
  • Rome: Up to 44 weekly flights.
  • Paris: Up to 11 daily flights on peak days.

Seasonal Winter Routes

  • Innsbruck, Tromso, Rovaniemi return with 2 weekly flights each.
  • Added capacity to Vienna (Christmas markets) and Geneva (ski resorts).

Other Highlights

  • Summer routes to Dubrovnik, Zagreb, and Funchal extended into November and back in March.
  • Algiers upgraded to daily service (+3 vs. last winter).

Iberia says the expansion reflects strong demand and its Flight Plan 2030, aimed at reinforcing Madrid as a hub for transatlantic travel and strengthening ties with Latin America and North America.