Vueling resumes Airbus A321neo flights from Barcelona in July after aircraft grounding

Vueling’s international network from Barcelona will expand to cover 13 European destinations. From Brussels (BRU), Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG), Hamburg (HAM), and Berlin Brandenburg (BER), the A321neo will make multiple appearances throughout the week. Other destinations, including Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB), Rome (FCO), and London Gatwick (LGW), will see weekly service.

Notably, the 2024 international routes were limited, focusing primarily on operations from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to destinations, including London and Marrakesh.

The decision to park the A321neo aircraft followed a global issue with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, prompting the removal and inspection of certain engines due to a manufacturing defect. As noted in IAG’s annual report, Vueling procured additional A320ceo aircraft to compensate for the affected A321neos. The airline’s CEO also mentioned how these aircraft deliveries were part of the broader strategy to manage maintenance challenges related to the engine issue.

Vueling's Airbus A321neo aircraft, registered as EC-NYC, EC-NYD, EC-NYE, and EC-NYF, had been parked since late 2024 at Madrid Barajas Airport.