Spain's gateway to Europe, Latin America, and beyond.
Founded
1984
Headquarters
Llucmajor, Spain
Alliance
SkyTeam
Air Europa is a major Spanish airline founded in 1984 and headquartered in Llucmajor, Mallorca, Spain. It operates scheduled passenger and cargo services across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, making it one of Spain's largest carriers alongside Iberia and Vueling.
The airline is a member of the SkyTeam alliance and serves as a key transatlantic connector from its primary hub at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport. Air Europa has historically been owned by the Globalia Group, though Iberia's parent company IAG has pursued a significant acquisition stake in recent years.
Air Europa operates a modern fleet centered on Boeing widebody aircraft for long-haul routes and Embraer regional jets for shorter European services, offering both economy and business class products. The airline has been a significant player in connecting Spain with Latin America.
Hubs & network
Air Europa's primary hub is Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD), with secondary operations at Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Fleet
Air Europa operates a fleet primarily consisting of Boeing 787 Dreamliners for long-haul routes and Embraer 195 aircraft for short and medium-haul European services.
Notable facts
- ›Air Europa joined the SkyTeam alliance in 2007.
- ›IAG (parent of British Airways and Iberia) has pursued an acquisition of Air Europa since 2019.
- ›The airline is part of the Globalia Group, one of Spain's largest tourism conglomerates.
- ›Air Europa operates one of the most extensive Latin American route networks from Spain.
- ›The airline received government-backed loans during the COVID-19 pandemic to support its finances.
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