Quantcast

Iberia halts winter flights from Madrid to Washington Dulles until March

Engine maker agrees to compensate WizzAir for grounded planes
Turkish Airlines’ flights are riddled with bedbugs, passengers say
British Airways frequent flyers react to Executive Club changes
Inside the short-lived, men-only flights where kids and women were banned but cigar and pipe smoking were rife
China steps up drive to break Boeing, Airbus grip on plane market
Heathrow’s New York service clings to spot in top aviation routes
Airline praises pilots in crash-landing where both died but nearly half the passengers survived
Mexico state airline to buy five Embraer planes next year
A record number of people are expected to fly over the holidays. That's good for travel stocks, but not for passengers.
American Airlines technical issue sparks travel chaos on Christmas Eve as flights heavily delayed after being grounded
Why United Airlines has had such a stellar year despite being Boeing's biggest customer
JetBlue nixing routes between multiple major cities, reducing several others
Airline Stocks Led The Travel Industry's Record 2024 Rally. Here's What's Next.
It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel
Qatar Airways cleans up at the World Travel Awards
All of the strikes at European airports this winter – find out if you are affected
Meet the CEO trying to turn around Air India, the 92-year-old airline with a pile of problems
Skiplagging: Unpacking the Risky Travel Trend That Involves Tricking Airlines
Qantas engineers walk off job on one of the busiest travel days of the year
South Korea to safeguard competition after Korean Air, Asiana merger
China Southern returns to Adelaide
Global Airline Industry Revenues Forecast To Top $1 Trillion For First Time In 2025
EasyJet to launch six new routes from the UK next year with £24 flights
Here's Why Analysts Say It's a Good Time to Buy Airline Stocks
A No-Frills Airline Is Getting Into the Premium Game
TAKING OFF: Major airline introduces new inflight service rules with less time to order your drinks
2 Delta flight attendants fail breathalyzer test before flight to JFK
EasyJet reveals plans for new flights from regional UK airport next summer
Airlines not switching quickly enough to green jet fuel, study says
Alaska Airlines tech issue briefly grounds planes in Seattle, disrupts bookings on Cyber Monday
Iberia halts winter flights from Madrid to Washington Dulles until March
Policy
Webp 5r3vc2svdh8ibaxk8gr8iutw0za2
Simple Flying | Simple Flying

Iberia, a subsidiary of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the suspension of its Airbus A321XLR winter flights between Madrid and Washington Dulles International Airport. This decision comes after the airline recently operated the world's first A321XLR flight.

The route from Madrid Barajas International Airport to Washington Dulles will be paused for the winter schedule, with services set to resume in early March 2025. Cirium data shows that Iberia plans to operate 14 flights to Washington in March and increase this number to 26 flights in April.

During the first quarter of 2025, no airlines will serve this market directly, leaving travelers with only connecting flight options from Madrid to Washington. According to Enrilia, an independent route analyst, "Washington, DC, is not a top leisure destination during the winter months," and business travel typically slows down during this period.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Currently, there are 18 airlines offering direct flights between Europe and Washington. Some operate year-round while others have seasonal schedules. Italy's ITA Airways has also suspended its winter schedule between Rome Fiumicino International Airport and Washington Dulles, planning to resume service in March 2025.

International Airlines Group ordered 14 Airbus A321XLRs in 2019 for Iberia and Aer Lingus. Seven more aircraft are expected by early 2026. The new A321XLR can seat up to 182 passengers across two classes and offers significant range improvements over previous models.

Iberia aims to expand its long-haul network with a focus on America using its new aircraft. The airline initially considered introducing the A321XLR on the Washington route but chose Boston Logan International Airport for its first transatlantic flight instead.

Iberia maintains a strong presence in the US market with an extensive fleet primarily consisting of widebody aircraft like Airbus A330-200s and A350-900s. Its US destinations include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare, New York JFK, Boston Logan, San Francisco International Airport (seasonal), and Miami International Airport.

As per ch-aviation data, Iberia operates a fleet of 51 widebody aircraft including Airbus A330s and A350s.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

In May, 46 US airports, including territories, are set to witness widebody flights.

Apr 27, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) utilizes two Pilatus PC-12 NG turboprop aircraft, named "Ernesto Alanis" and "Bobby Doherty," for swift response and operational duties along the Texas-Mexico border.

Apr 27, 2025

Virgin Atlantic operates flights from three UK airports—London Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

Apr 27, 2025

Tecnam, an Italian aircraft manufacturer located in Capua, is a prominent producer of piston-powered general aviation aircraft.

Apr 26, 2025

Becoming a private jet pilot is a commitment that involves extensive training, exams, and significant flying experience.

Apr 26, 2025

The Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ380 is recognized as the world's largest and most expensive private jet.

Apr 26, 2025