• 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.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Fleet Size: 134
    2. Stock Symbol (Madrid): IBLA
    3. Profit (2006): 56.7 million euros
    4. Year Established: 1927
    5. Industry: Aviation
    6. Frequent Flyer Program: Iberia Plus
    7. Alliance affiliation: Oneworld
    8. Reservations: (800) 772-4642
    9. Phone: +34-902-400-500
    10. Fax: +34-91-587-47-41
    11. HQ: Madrid, Spain
    12. Chairman & CEO: Fernando Conte Garcia
    13. CFO: Enrique Dupuy de Lome Chavarri
    14. Staff: 24,348
  • Key Dates

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

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