Spain’s leading airlines — Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa — have said they will continue operating their usual flight schedules without changes to routes or fares, despite higher fuel costs linked to the war in Iran.
The three carriers confirmed they do not expect major cancellations or disruptions during the busy summer tourist season and have committed to keeping prices stable.
Their stance contrasts with warnings from many airlines worldwide, which have signalled potential fare increases and service cuts as fuel prices surge. Some international carriers have already introduced higher ticket prices. ALSO READ: Budget airlines lead flight cuts as fuel crisis starts to bite.
Spanish operators, however, say they have taken measures to limit the impact on both operations and passengers.
Iberia said it has put in place ‘rigorous cost-saving measures’ to mitigate the impact that fluctuations in fuel prices could have on ticket prices and manage the costs without passing them on to ticket prices.
Vueling, meanwhile, highlighted the resilience of its network, which spans more than 100 destinations with multiple daily connections. This flexibility, it said, allows passengers to be rebooked more easily if disruptions occur. The airline also noted that customers can request a refund if they prefer.
Air Europa likewise indicated that it does not anticipate significant changes to its routes or flight frequencies. The airline said it has an ‘adequate plan’ in force handle the peak season and make sure everything goes smoothly.
One exception among Spanish carriers is Voltea, which introduced a fuel surcharge of €14 per passenger per journey from 16 March to help offset rising costs. It also cancelled a small number of flights at the end of April, although these accounted for less than 1% of its overall operations.
Spain’s Economy Minister, Carlos Cuerpo, said this week that the government is ‘very attentive’ to the evolution of kerosene prices amid the conflict. ‘We are currently monitoring the situation very closely,’ he stated.
Despite reassurances from airlines, Cuerpo warned that higher aviation fuel costs could still affect the tourism season in Spain and across the European Union. He added that while Spain’s fuel supply remains secure, the situation calls for a coordinated response at the European level. ALSO READ: Book flights early, Spain advises, as oil price surge threatens fares.
Elsewhere, the picture is less stable. The Franco-Dutch group Air France–KLM has not ruled out raising long-haul fares to offset fuel costs, while American Airlines has already increased fees for checked baggage in its basic economy class in response to rising expenses. ALSO READ: Europe warns of looming jet fuel shortages amid Iran conflict.
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Información sobre las reservas de vuelos para este verano.
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