Eightieth Anniversary of Iberia's first flight to the United Kingdom

The Ambassador attended the event held at Heathrow Airport

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

​Ambassador Aparici congratulated the airline and the London airport, which also began receiving flights eight decades ago, highlighting the Spanish company's role during Heathrow's early days. The Ambassador described this connection as "a bridge between two communities that have grown together thanks to air connectivity."


Founded in 1927, Iberia is part of the IAG group, alongside British Airways. It links the United Kingdom and Spain with thousands of flights a year, making both countries among the best-connected in the world by air and uniting our societies.


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