Iberia and the Mexican carrier Viva have reached a strategic agreement that will enable connections between the new Monterrey – Madrid route and 32 cities within Mexico. This alliance aims to streamline transatlantic travel, allowing passengers to fly with a single reservation and through-check baggage to their final destination.
A Strategic Alliance for the Transatlantic Market
Just months before the launch of the direct route between the capital of Nuevo León and Spain, Iberia has strengthened its presence in Mexican territory. The primary objective is to offer a comprehensive connectivity network linking the country’s most significant airports with Europe.
María Jesús López Solás, Iberia’s Commercial, Network Development, and Alliances Director, highlighted that this operation makes it easier for passengers from cities such as Tijuana to connect with European capitals like Paris or Rome seamlessly. For his part, Javier Suárez, Viva’s Vice President of Strategy, Planning, and Alliances, emphasized that European travelers will now have access to more than 30 domestic and international routes operated by Mexico’s most modern fleet.
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Connectivity Details and Destination Network
This new agreement expands upon the existing collaboration between the two companies, which currently connects 20 cities via Mexico City International Airport (AICM). With the addition of Monterrey, customers can purchase tickets directly through Iberia’s platform to fly to and from the following points:
- North and Northwest: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Ciudad Obregón, Culiacán, Hermosillo, La Paz, Los Mochis, Mexicali, Mazatlán, and Tijuana.
- Central and Bajío: Mexico City (AICM and AIFA), Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Morelia, Puebla, Querétaro, San Juan del Cabo, and Toluca.
- South and Southeast: Cancún, Cozumel, Huatulco, Mérida, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta, Tampico, Tapachula, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Tulum, Veracruz, and Villahermosa.
Operations and Capacity on the Monterrey-Madrid Route
The commencement of direct flights between Monterrey and Madrid is scheduled for June 2. This route represents a milestone for the Spanish flag carrier, consolidating Mexico as the market with the highest seat capacity in all of Latin America.
Aircraft Specifications and Frequencies
Iberia will deploy its long-haul fleet to cover this route, utilizing aircraft equipped with advanced technology and multi-cabin configurations:
- Aircraft Model: Airbus A330-300.
- Total Capacity: 292 passengers.
- Available Classes: Business, Premium Economy, and Economy.
- Initial Frequency: Three weekly flights.
With the opening of this second destination in the Mexican interior, the airline expects to exceed 820,000 available seats this year, reaffirming its commitment to connectivity between Spain and Mexican territory.
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