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Nearly 1,000 Iberia Workers Face Layoffs
13 Mar
Summary
- Iberia plans to lay off up to 996 employees.
- Negotiations with worker representatives are scheduled.
- The layoffs affect pilots, cabin crew, and ground staff.

International Consolidated Airlines Group's Spanish airline, Iberia, has announced significant workforce reductions. As of March 12, 2026, the company revealed its intention to lay off up to 996 workers. This decision follows a period of financial strain within the airline industry.
Iberia has established a clear timetable for initiating negotiations with its workers' representatives. These discussions are expected to finalize the details of the planned redundancies. The proposed cuts are set to affect a substantial portion of the airline's staff, including 106 pilots and cabin crew members, in addition to 753 ground crew personnel.




