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Iberia Airlines has confirmed a notable shift in its flight schedule connecting Madrid and Dallas/Fort Worth, introducing its first overnight service from Europe to the US. This new plan, as first reported by industry observer Ishrion Aviation and detailed in Cirium Diio, involves flights leaving Madrid at 00:55 and landing in Texas by 05:30 local time. This timing marks an unprecedented schedule for European-original flights bound for the US/Canada.
The adjustment makes Iberia the second carrier, along with Turkish Airlines, to offer such overnight North Atlantic flights. For the upcoming winter schedule starting October 26, Iberia will temporarily reduce its Dallas flights to four times a week, with the Airbus A330-300, as opposed to its summer daily flights. This reduction aligns with the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) slot seasons.
Mikel Garcia, vice president of Iberia, commented on the unique timing, "Iberia will be only the second passenger operator, alongside Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport." He added that Turkish operates two such routes during summer; Miami and New York JFK, with only the Miami route operating in winter.
