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Iberia Escalates North American Offensive for Summer: Record Capacity and Canada Debut

Dergam Mousa

For the upcoming summer season beginning March 29, Iberia has designed the most extensive flight schedule in its history for the United States and Canada. This move consolidates North America as a primary pillar of the airline’s long-haul network.

The company will bring 1,280,254 seats to the market, representing a 19.02% increase over the previous summer. In tandem, Iberia will scale its operations to 166 weekly flights, up from 144 last season—a 15% growth in frequency.

This reinforcement is part of the “Plan de Vuelo 2030” (Flight Plan 2030), a strategic roadmap through which Iberia is driving expansion by incorporating new fleet members and opening strategic destinations.

Expanded Fleet and Range: The Role of the Airbus A321XLR

A key driver of this growth has been the addition of six new Airbus A321XLRs. This long-haul model has enabled the airline to strengthen its North American operations and increase capacity in high-relevance markets.

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Nine Destinations in the United States

Within the U.S. market, Iberia will serve nine destinations, offering 1,245,678 seats—a 15.81% increase compared to the previous summer season.

New York: Three Daily Flights and a Corporate Focus The New York metropolitan area is solidifying its status as one of the company’s most strategic markets. In addition to the two existing frequencies to JFK, a new daily flight to Newark Liberty will be added, totaling three daily flights between Madrid and New York.

The new Newark service is specifically tailored for corporate clients, providing more direct access to Manhattan’s financial district and reducing travel times for short-stay business trips. Total capacity between Madrid and New York will reach 352,055 seats this summer, a 43% jump from last year.

Orlando: First Full Summer Season Orlando represents a major network update. Following its inauguration last October with three weekly frequencies, this will be the route’s first full summer season. The connection will maintain those three weekly frequencies, offering a total of 51,856 seats.

Boston and Miami: Consolidated Double Daily Frequencies Boston will secure two daily flights thanks to the integration of the A321XLR, while Miami also maintains two daily flights, reinforcing its position as a premier transatlantic hub.

Structural Network in the Central and Western U.S.

The remainder of the network maintains a balanced structure:

Toronto: Entry into Canada and Expansion of the North American Map

Canada enters Iberia’s destination map for the first time with the opening of Toronto. Starting June 13, the airline will operate five weekly frequencies between Madrid and Toronto Pearson, providing a total of 34,576 seats through the end of the season.

This surge in capacity, the expansion into Canada, and the strengthening of key markets like New York highlight a strategy focused on cementing Iberia’s dominance in the North Atlantic.

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