15 August 2024

IAG has formally withdrawn from the intended take-over of Air Europa after the conditions imposed by the European Union have become not viable anymore.

Air Europa, which has been distracted for years by this project, now faces the difficult challenge to reposition itself for an independent future. Efforts need to be increased at all levels, notably at the loyalty level, where not much has happened with its SUMA program as of lately either.

Air Europa will also remain in SkyTeam and as such a partner in all SkyTeam programs. But this is probably the only thing, which is really sure about its future.