Iberia Airlines

Iberia Airlines is a Spanish flag carrier based in Spain. Its network is centred on Madrid–Barajas Airport. It forms part of International Airlines Group and connects its home market with domestic or international destinations.^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

The airline uses the IATA code IB, the ICAO code IBE, and the callsign IBERIA.^{[2]OpenFlights airline databaseOpenFlights · openflights.orgOpen source details} It participates in Oneworld.^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Overview

Detail	Information
Country	Spain
Status	Active
IATA code	`IB`
ICAO code	`IBE`
Callsign	`IBERIA`
Founded	28 June 1927
Operations began	14 December 1927
Main hub	Madrid–Barajas Airport
Frequent-flyer programme	Iberia Club
Alliance	Oneworld
Parent company	International Airlines Group
Headquarters	Ciudad Lineal, Madrid, Spain
Official website	iberia.com

History

The organisation developed through the following major stages. Dates describe the airline or operation covered by this article, including predecessor activity where relevant.^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Date	Development
28 June 1927	Iberia, Compañía Aérea de Transportes, was incorporated.
14 December 1927	Flight operations commenced.
1 May 1939	First regular international service to Lisbon.
30 September 1944	Nationalized and became part of Instituto Nacional de Industria.
1946	First transatlantic flight between Madrid and Buenos Aires.
3 August 1954	Inauguration of Madrid–New York service using a Super Constellation.
1 September 1999	Joined Oneworld alliance.
21 January 2011	Merged with British Airways to form International Airlines Group.

Corporate affairs

Iberia Airlines is based in Ciudad Lineal, Madrid, Spain. It is owned by or organised within International Airlines Group. Its commercial activities are managed around the network, fleet, and operating model described in its published corporate information.^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

The official website provides current schedules, customer information, and company announcements.^{[3]Iberia Airlines official websiteIberia Airlines · iberia.com · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Operations

Iberia Airlines operates from its principal hub at Madrid–Barajas Airport. The source page lists 130 destinations, although this figure changes with seasonal schedules.^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

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In-flight catering^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Partnerships

Iberia Airlines is associated with Oneworld, extending reciprocal connections and passenger benefits across partner networks.^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

British Airways^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
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Avianca^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Fleet

The fleet is built around aircraft selected for the airline's passenger or cargo network. The principal families identified by the source include:^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Aircraft family	Typical use
Airbus A319-100	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Airbus A320-200	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Airbus A320neo	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Airbus A321-200	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Airbus A321XLR	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Airbus A330-200	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Airbus A330-300	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Airbus A350-900	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration

Aircraft counts and subtypes change as leases end, deliveries arrive, and older equipment is withdrawn.

Former fleet

Aircraft previously associated with the airline include:

Airbus A300^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Boeing 727-200^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Boeing 747-200^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Douglas DC-3^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Douglas DC-8^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Sud Aviation Caravelle^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Passenger services

The airline's passenger or customer-facing products include:

Business Class^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Economy Class^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Iberia Plus frequent-flyer program^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Branding

Iberia Club^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Iberia Express^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Clickair^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Safety history

Notable events recorded in the source include:

On 19 April 1928, a Rohrbach Ro VIII Roland I crashed, resulting in injuries.^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
In 1957, an engine fire caused a Douglas DC-3 to crash, killing 21.^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
On 31 March 1965, a Convair 440 crashed, killing 50 of 53 occupants.^{[1]Iberia Airlines on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

These entries are a selective historical summary and should not be interpreted as a complete safety record.