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]
The airline uses the IATA code IB, the ICAO code IBE, and the callsign IBERIA.[2] It participates in Oneworld.[1]
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]
| 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]
The official website provides current schedules, customer information, and company announcements.[3]
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]
Passenger transport[1]
Freight transport[1]
Aircraft maintenance[1]
Airport handling[1]
IT systems[1]
In-flight catering[1]
Partnerships
Iberia Airlines is associated with Oneworld, extending reciprocal connections and passenger benefits across partner networks.[1]
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]
| 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]
Boeing 727-200[1]
Boeing 747-200[1]
Douglas DC-3[1]
Douglas DC-8[1]
Sud Aviation Caravelle[1]
Passenger services
The airline's passenger or customer-facing products include:
Branding
Safety history
Notable events recorded in the source include:
On 19 April 1928, a Rohrbach Ro VIII Roland I crashed, resulting in injuries.[1]
In 1957, an engine fire caused a Douglas DC-3 to crash, killing 21.[1]
On 31 March 1965, a Convair 440 crashed, killing 50 of 53 occupants.[1]
These entries are a selective historical summary and should not be interpreted as a complete safety record.
See also
Oneworld
List of airlines of Spain