Iberia resumes Washington, D.C. flights with Airbus A321XLR, expands U.S. network
Starting April 12, Iberia will resume flights to Washington, D.C., using the long-range A321XLR aircraft. The route, previously limited to four weekly flights in...
Iberia expands winter routes to Rome, Paris & Vienna; adds seasonal Nordic destinations
Iberia has announced its winter 2025/26 schedule, with notable growth in Italy, France, and Austria, alongside the return of seasonal routes to Rovaniemi and...
Iberia and Aerolíneas Argentinas partner to enhance Spain-Argentina connectivity
Iberia and Aerolíneas Argentinas have signed a new agreement enabling seamless travel between 37 destinations in Argentina and 29 in Spain with a single...
Iberia expands long-haul network with new routes to Orlando, Recife, and Fortaleza
Iberia will launch three new long-haul routes in its winter 2025-2026 season, adding Orlando (USA) in October, Recife (Brazil) in December, and Fortaleza (Brazil)...
Tarantula bites Iberia pilot mid-flight, forcing emergency treatment
During Iberia flight IB754 from Düsseldorf to Madrid on Friday, 21 February, a tarantula bit the pilot, who was allergic to spiders. The crew...
Serious incident at Paris Orly Airport: passenger jumps onto tarmac from emergency exit
A rare and serious incident occurred at Orly Airport on Friday, February 7, 2025, when a passenger on Iberia flight IB578 to Madrid opened...
Iberia expands Summer 2025 schedule with record seat availability
Iberia will offer a record 3.2 million seats between Europe and Latin America this summer, a 4% increase from 2024, alongside 16 million short-...
Iberia revamps Air Shuttle service with new fares
Iberia has relaunched its Air Shuttle service between Madrid and Barcelona with updated fare options tailored to meet the needs of modern travellers. Two...
Iberia Group sets record with nearly 31 million passengers in 2024
The Iberia Group (Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum) achieved a historic milestone in 2024, carrying 30,732,745 passengers. This record reflects strong...
Iberia expands winter offerings with flights to Salzburg, Innsbruck, Tromsø, and Rovaniemi
Iberia has launched winter flights to four iconic destinations: Salzburg, Innsbruck, Tromsø, and Rovaniemi, offering nearly 50,000 seats until March 2025.With two weekly flights...
Iberia launches transoceanic flight with new Airbus A321XLR
Today, Iberia is the first airline to operate transoceanic routes with the new Airbus A321XLR, a narrow-body, single-aisle aircraft. The first flight, operated by...
RECARO and Iberia achieve industry firsts with Airbus A321XLR and R3 seats
RECARO Aircraft Seating and Iberia are celebrating a significant milestone with the launch of the new Airbus A321XLR aircraft and RECARO’s innovative R3 Economy...
Iberia becomes first airline to operate Airbus A321XLR, expanding transatlantic reach
Iberia has received its first Airbus A321XLR, making it the launch operator of the newest single-aisle aircraft, delivered in Hamburg on October 30, 2024....
Iberia launches direct flights to Tokyo, expanding presence in Asia
Iberia inaugurated direct flights from Madrid to Tokyo, establishing the first and only non-stop link between Spain and Japan. The inaugural flight IB281 (operated...
Iberia launches new winter route to Innsbruck for ski enthusiasts
Iberia is adding Innsbruck, Austria, to its winter destination network with flights starting from December 1, 2024, through March 26, 2025. The airline will...
Sick minor on board: Iberia Airbus A321 makes unexpected landing at Palma de Mallorca
On 22 August, the Iberia Airbus A321 (registered EC-HUH) uneventfully operated flight IB3239 between Rome, Italy, and Madrid, Spain, when, suddenly, an emergency descent...
Iberia cancels purchase of Air Europa due to EU obstacles
Iberia has decided to abandon its acquisition of Air Europa, citing the current regulatory environment which does not favour the operation benefiting shareholders. This...
Iberia inaugurates flights between Madrid and Ljubljana
Iberia Group has launched direct flights between Madrid and Ljubljana, Slovenia, starting today. This new route, operated by Air Nostrum's Canadair Regional Jet 1000,...
Emergency landing of Buenos Aires-Barcelona flight in Gran Canaria due to passenger stroke
Iberia flight IB2604 from Buenos Aires Ezeiza to Barcelona, operated by LEVEL A330-200 registered EC-RNG, made an urgent landing in the Canary Islands after...
Iberia and Widerøe partner to enhance travel options between Spain and Norway
Iberia and Widerøe have signed an interline agreement to boost connectivity between Spain and Norway, effective immediately. This strategic partnership adds 14 new destinations...