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IAG to start Spain-Latin America routes

[ May 21, 2026   //   ]

IAG Cargo will launch routes from Madrid to Monterrey and Barcelona to Lima in June.

The new three-times-weekly service between Madrid and Monterrey will start on 2 June and will be first time that the carrier directly connects Spain with Northern Mexico. Monterrey is a major manufacturing hub, with strong automotive, aerospace and high-tech manufacturing industries, and plays a key role in nearshoring to North America.

Barcelona will also see the launch of a new three-times-weekly service to Lima, from 3 June, supporting trade between Spain and Peru, including perishables, pharmaceuticals and other high-value shipments.

Chief sales and marketing officer,  Camilo Garcia Cervera, said: “Latin America remains one of the most important regions in global air cargo, with strong and diverse trade flows connecting producers, manufacturers and consumers across continents. These new routes from Madrid and Barcelona expand the reach of our Spanish hubs and reinforce the role of Spain as a key gateway for cargo moving between the region and Europe. The new Madrid-Monterrey service in particular creates a direct link for the first time, supporting trade flows between Europe and Northern Mexico.”

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