Spanish airlines expand network, boost El Salvador tourism

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

   Air Europa launches direct Madrid‑Barranquilla flight as Colombian travel to Spain rises

   Air Europa will launch a direct Madrid‑Barranquilla service on Dec 18 2026 with three weekly Dreamliner flights, while Colombian migration to Spain stays high, making Spain a leading destination for regular‑se‑

2. 8 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Turkish Airlines and South African Airways launch codeshare partnership

   Turkish Airlines and South African Airways have activated a codeshare deal, placing each other's flight codes on key African and European routes to boost connectivity and explore deeper cooperation.

3. 17 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Iberia launches November direct flight to Salerno, Italy

   Iberia will run a daily Madrid‑Salerno flight in November 2026, using Airbus A320s and offering about 10,800 seats, expanding its Italian network to 12 cities.

4. 18 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Central America tourism events drive regional growth in 2026

   Guatemala launched the 2026 Centroamérica Travel Market while El Salvador wrapped up its first International Religious Tourism Congress, both seeking to boost regional tourism and economic growth.

5. 21 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   South Africa expands direct air links to Europe with new routes

   Air Europa began a thrice‑weekly Madrid‑Johannesburg service and Turkish Airlines added three weekly flights each to Johannesburg and Cape Town from Istanbul, expanding South Africa’s direct links to Europe.

6. 22 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   El Salvador expects busy travel season during August patron saint holidays

   El Salvador’s airlines connect many regions, and the August 1‑6 patron‑saint holidays bring higher tourist demand, crowded beaches, busy volcano hikes and the need for early bookings.

7. 26 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   El Salvador expands service exports and secures direct flights to Spain

   El Salvador's service exports hit $6.21 billion in 2025, and a new partnership with Spain's Iberojet will start direct flights from Madrid and Barcelona, aiming to double Spanish tourist arrivals.

8. 28 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Iberia Group boosts July capacity by 5% to over 3 million seats

   Iberia Group will operate 16,945 flights in July, offering over 3 million seats – a 5% year‑on‑year increase – with new routes to Bucharest and Tivat and major capacity gains in the US, Canada and Latin America

9. 29 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Air Europa Restores Madrid‑Tel Aviv Flights with Four Weekly Services

   Air Europa resumed Madrid‑Tel Aviv flights on 29 June with four weekly Boeing 787 services, planning to increase to six weekly by August, after a safety‑driven suspension.

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Air Europa inaugurates direct Madrid–Johannesburg route

    Air Europa starts a thrice‑weekly direct Madrid‑Johannesburg flight using Boeing 787s, adds a CemAir codeshare, and receives praise from South Africa’s tourism minister.

11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    El Salvador tourism expands as security reforms and new Madrid flight boost growth

    El Salvador’s tourism is booming after security reforms under President Bukele, with 3,500 MSME operators gaining certification and a new Air Europa Madrid‑San Salvador flight launching Dec 17 to draw more vis

12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    CemAir and Air Europa Ink Interline Deal to Boost Southern Africa Connectivity

    CemAir and Air Europa signed an interline agreement effective 23 June 2026, allowing Air Europa passengers to connect to CemAir’s Southern African network and reach Europe and the Americas via Madrid.

13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    El Salvador International Airport Expands with New $50 Million Terminal and Direct Air Europa Flights

    El Salvador’s airport opens a $50 M terminal that halves processing time, while Air Europa launches direct Madrid‑El Salvador flights on Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners.

14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    El Salvador adds direct flights from Madrid and Guatemala

    Air Europa will start three weekly Madrid‑San Salvador flights on Dec 17, while Tag Airlines adds four weekly Guatemala‑San Salvador services, boosting regional air connectivity.

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Avianca and Plus Ultra boost Spain‑Latin America flight network this summer

    Avianca adds 67 weekly Europe‑Latin America flights, including a Madrid‑San Salvador nonstop, while Plus Ultra starts Madrid‑Buenos Aires service, expanding transatlantic connectivity.

16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Air Europa adds weekly flight to Havana amid Cuba fuel crisis

    Air Europa will raise its Madrid‑Havana flights to four weekly services from July, using a Punta Cana stop due to Cuba’s fuel shortage; other airlines have suspended routes, and prices now top €1,000.

17. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Aviancia launches direct San Salvador‑Madrid seasonal service

    Avianca begins a seasonal San Salvador‑Madrid route on 15 June, running four weekly flights until Sept 2026, aiming to boost tourism and business ties.

18. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Iberia launches direct Madrid‑Toronto service and restores Madrid‑Doha flights

    Iberia launches a nonstop Madrid‑Toronto route with five weekly A321XLR flights and restores Madrid‑Doha service, boosting its long‑haul network and expected economic impact.

19. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Iberia launches new Madrid‑Toronto flight route with 34,576 seats this summer

    Iberia opened a new Madrid‑Toronto route with five weekly flights and 34,576 seats this summer, using Airbus A321XLRs as part of its North America expansion.

20. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Air Europa adds cheap routes from Vigo as Air Transat, Iberia expand Spain connections

    Air Europa opens low‑fare routes from Vigo to Sevilla, Milan, Rome and Johannesburg, while Air Transat and Iberia sign an inter‑line pact to boost connections to over 20 Spanish destinations via Madrid.

21. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Monterrey gains new direct flights to Madrid and New York

    Iberia added three weekly Monterrey‑Madrid flights, while Viva started five weekly Monterrey‑New York services, both aimed at boosting the city's role as an international hub.

22. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Monterrey Airport launches direct Iberia service to Madrid

    Monterrey International Airport launched a direct Iberia flight to Madrid, offering three weekly A330‑200 services and over 50,000 seats in 2026, aiming to boost regional tourism and business links.

23. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Iberia launches direct Madrid‑Monterrey flights

    Iberia started a direct Madrid‑Monterrey route with three weekly Airbus A330‑200 flights, part of its Plan 2030 expansion, and plans to increase frequency to daily.

24. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Spanish airlines launch new direct routes to Armenia, Georgia and Madrid

    Iberojet launched Spain's first direct flights to Armenia and Georgia, while Air Europa added a new Sevilla‑Madrid service, expanding tourism and connectivity.