The startup World2Fly has received some slots at Madrid Airport from Iberia. The background to this is that the IAG member has to make concessions to the EU Commission due to the planned takeover of Air Europa.

“We will be the operator to whom Iberia will cede some routes, which will expand our presence at Barajas Airport. We are very grateful that Iberia trusted us, ”said World2Fly Managing Director Gabriel Subias during a press conference.

In March, Iberia ceded some take-off and landing rights to its competitor Volotea. Mainly routes within Spain are affected. As a result of the takeover of Air Europa, IAG has to give up slots to competitors at numerous Spanish airports. Otherwise the deal would not be approved.