Iberia launches two routes between the US and Europe

International Airline Group subsidiary Iberia has been quick to benefit with the new and much more liberal airline rules between Europe and the United States.  Last week the airline introduced a three times per week service from Madrid to Los Angeles (LAX).  At the same time the carrier started a Madrid – Miami service, also thee times per week.

With both routes Iberia is the only carrier.  LAX is scheduled 12hrs 40mins from Madrid, whilst Miami from Barcelona is much the same time with both routes operated by a 254-seat Airbus A-340/300, with a 36-seat Business Plus section, recently redesigned, offering an 87 inch horizontal bed.

The airline points out that from LAX the other 82 destinations of Iberia’s network can be made at Madrid.  Those flying non-stop from Miami to Barcelona can fly on to other destinations in Spain and Europe via Iberia Regional, Air Nostrum and Vueling.

This new routes, together with the overall capacity increase on its flights from Boston, Chicago and New York to the Spanish capital will consolidate the United States as Iberia's most important long haul market. www.iberia.com

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