Iberia adds Bucharest and Tivat to summer 2026 network, expands key European routes
Madrid, 15 October 2025 – Iberia is expanding its European network for the summer 2026 season with two new destinations: Bucharest (Romania) and Tivat...
Iberia to launch direct flights between Madrid and Monterrey in June 2026
Iberia has announced the launch of a new route connecting Madrid and Monterrey, expanding its presence in Mexico, one of the airline’s most strategic...
Iberia expands winter network with new routes and record frequencies across the Americas
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...
Iberia breaks Latin America–Europe capacity record with 5.5 million seats in 2025
In 2025, Iberia set a new record by offering over 5.5 million seats on routes between Latin America and Europe, a 5% increase from...
Iberia launches investigation after “Free Palestine” written on kosher meals served to Jewish passengers
Iberia has apologised and opened an investigation after several Jewish passengers were served kosher meals marked with the words “Free Palestine” during a long-haul...
Iberia flight makes emergency landing after bird strike, raising concerns over wildlife risks at airports
An Iberia Airbus A321XLR registered EC-OOJ bound for Paris-Orly as flight IB579 was forced to return to Madrid-Barajas Airport on Sunday after colliding with...
Iberia resumes Summer flights to Ponta Delgada and Tirana
Iberia has restarted its seasonal flights from Madrid to Ponta Delgada (Azores) and Tirana (Albania), offering three weekly services to each destination through September...
Danish Air Transport expands wet lease operations with Iberia and Finnair
Danish airline DAT is expanding its wet lease operations this summer, adding a new agreement that will see the carrier flying on behalf of...
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...