Iberia Airlines

Iberia Airlines is the flag carrier and national airline of Spain. Iberia flies to destinations across Europe, as well as to Latin America and Africa. In 2007, Iberia announced that it would consider being purchased and British Airways expressed interest in a deal. However, in November, 2008, British Airways announced it was no longer interested. Iberia Airlines is a member of the Oneworld Alliance led by British Airways and American Airlines.

Iberia was founded as the first commercial airline in Spain in 1927.http://www.webflyer.com/programs/ratings_and_reviews/program.php?key=IB01 They employ more than 24,000 people and have their corporate headquarters in Madrid. They also operate a Frequent Flyer Program known as Iberia Plus.

• 1927: Airline founded
• 1944: Airline nationalized
• 1991: Initiated Europe's first frequent flyer program
• 1996: Launched iberia.com website
• 2001: Airline privatized