Iberia
- IATA Code
- IB
- ICAO Code
- IBE
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Madrid Barajas Airport
- Year Founded
- 1927
- Alliance
- oneworld
- Airline Group
- IAG
Iberia, in full Iberia, Líneas Aéreas de España, is the flag carrier of Spain. The airline first commenced operations on December 14th, 1927, and mainly operated domestic flights until after World War II. Today, it is part of the International Airlines Group and the oneworld alliance. It operates an all-Airbus fleet of close to 100 aircraft, with more on the way out of its base at Madrid Barajas Airport. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
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