Iberia is expanding its wings across the Atlantic, announcing new nonstop routes to Philadelphia, Toronto, and Monterrey as part of a broader push to strengthen its footprint in the Americas. The Spanish flag carrier revealed the new destinations this week while unveiling its ambitious 2030 Flight Plan — a strategic roadmap backed by a €6 billion investment aimed at modernising its fleet, improving customer experience, and turning Madrid-Barajas into a premier European hub.
The three new routes, set to launch in 2025, mark a significant step in Iberia’s transatlantic growth strategy. Toronto and Philadelphia give the airline a stronger presence in two major North American markets, while Monterrey strengthens its position in Mexico, complementing existing services to Mexico City and Cancun. Iberia has yet to release start dates or schedules but says it intends to operate the new services with Airbus A330 widebodies. The airline is also weighing the option of using the long-range A321XLR — a narrowbody jet capable of flying over 4,700 nautical miles – which could be particularly well-suited for destinations like Toronto and Philadelphia.
“Thanks to Iberia’s profound transformation over the last decade and the efforts of all our people, we are now delivering results that allow us to look to the future with confidence and invest €6 billion in our Flight Plan 2030. We want to grow from the current 45 long-haul aircraft to 70 to position Barajas as a major European hub and enhance Spain’s global connectivity,” explained Iberia’s President and CEO Marco Sansavini.
These new itineraries are just one part of a much broader transformation. Under its 2030 Flight Plan, Iberia plans to increase its long-haul fleet from 45 to 70 aircraft, refurbish aircraft interiors, open a new premium lounge at Terminal 4 in Madrid, and expand its workforce by hiring roughly 1,000 employees per year. The airline also plans to build a new corporate headquarters and invest heavily in digital tools to improve operational efficiency and customer experience. Iberia estimates that these efforts will contribute nearly €19 billion to Spain’s economy and support more than 250,000 jobs.
“We expect to hire an average of 1,000 new employees per year throughout the duration of the 2030 Flight Plan. This will multiply the opportunities for professional improvement and development for everyone in the airline,” said Sansavini.
Already operating the Madrid–Boston route, the aircraft provides the flexibility and economic viability to open up new long-haul markets that are not yet ready for larger aircraft. Iberia will be using it on more transatlantic routes in the near future, including Washington, D.C., and some of the newly announced destinations.
This renewed focus on the Americas follows a successful earlier expansion in 2025, which saw Iberia add flights to Orlando and two Brazilian cities, Fortaleza and Recife. The airline has long considered Latin America and North America to be among its most strategically important markets, and the new routes reinforce that commitment. With these additions, Iberia is positioning Madrid as a stronger connecting hub for travel between Europe and the Americas, a move that could also boost its competitiveness within the IAG group and among European rivals.
Altogether, Iberia’s latest moves suggest a clear vision: to grow not just in size, but in quality, efficiency, and global relevance. With new aircraft, new routes, and significant investment in both people and technology, the airline is aiming to redefine the flying experience, offering more destinations, better comfort, and a more connected experience for travellers across the Atlantic and beyond.
