American Airlines and Iberia Express, a subsidiary of American’s joint business partner, Iberia, received approval from the US DOT approval for a new codeshare agreement. This agreement enables American Airlines to place its code on flights marketed by Iberia, and operated by Iberia Express, between its Madrid hub and 14 destinations throughout Europe. Flights go on sale next Tuesday 4th September for travel commencing Monday 10th September.

The Iberia Express Chief Commerical Officer Silvia Mosquera said “This is a strategic agreement for Iberia Express. The joint operation of our routes enables us to offer our customers better connections between Europe and North America, and optimizes our resources in terms of profitability.”

Iberia Express operates the Madrid-Dublin route five times weekly in September and October.

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