Air Europa

ICAO: AEA Active as of Dec 11, 2025

109

Active Routes

1127

Flight Observations

50

Unique Destinations

51

Origin Airports

2403

Avg Route Distance (mi)

6301

Longest Route (mi)

2

Domestic Routes

98

International Routes
About Air Europa

Air Europa (ICAO: AEA) is a prominent Spanish airline offering a wide range of flights across various continents.

Air Europa Líneas Aéreas, S.A.U., founded in 1986 as Air España SA, began as part of the British ILG-Air Europe Group. After being acquired by a group of Spanish investors led by Juan José Hidalgo in 1991, it became the first private Spanish company to operate domestic scheduled flights in 1993, breaking Iberia's long-standing monopoly. The airline expanded into the international market starting in 1995.

The airline's main operational base and hub is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). It also maintains focus city operations at Palma de Mallorca Airport and Tenerife North Airport. Air Europa operates a modern, all-Boeing fleet, which includes the Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants (787-8 and 787-9) for its long-haul routes and Boeing 737s (including the 737-800) for short and medium-haul flights. They also have Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on order.

Air Europa’s route network is extensive, serving over 44 destinations. This includes approximately 20 domestic routes within Spain and 41 international routes to 28 countries across Europe, South America, North America, the Caribbean, Morocco, and Tunisia. Since September 2007, Air Europa has been a member of the SkyTeam alliance, which allows its passengers to benefit from an expanded global network and associated advantages. For passengers seeking enhanced comfort, Air Europa offers Business Class cabins, particularly on its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which feature lie-flat seats (with 1-2-1 configuration on the 787-9 for direct aisle access, and 2-2-2 on the 787-8). Business Class passengers enjoy priority services like dedicated check-in and lounge access, and can savor gourmet meals crafted by chef Martín Berasategui. Additionally, the airline offers an "Avión + Tren" (Plane + Train) service, integrating air travel with high-speed train connections within Spain via Madrid.

What Travelers Say

Recent traveler reviews for Air Europa present a mixed but generally fair sentiment, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.

What Travelers Love:

  • Easy Booking and Check-in: Many passengers appreciate the straightforward booking process and efficient check-in procedures.
  • Punctual Flights: Air Europa frequently receives positive remarks for its flights being on time.
  • Modern Aircraft/Comfortable Business Cabin (on newer planes): Travelers often praise the comfort and modern amenities, especially in the Business Class cabins of their newer Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which offer lie-flat seats.
  • Affordable Long-haul Flights/Fair Prices: The airline is often recognized for offering competitive and fair pricing, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious travelers on both short and long-haul routes.

Common Complaints:

  • Inconsistent Service and Rude Staff: A recurring theme in reviews is the inconsistency and occasional unhelpfulness or rudeness of both cabin and ground staff.
  • Lack of Legroom and Comfort (especially Economy/older planes): Many economy passengers, particularly on longer flights or older aircraft, find the seating to be tight, hard, and lacking sufficient legroom.
  • Poor Food Quality/Paid Amenities: Criticisms often include low-quality, cold, or unappetizing food, small portion sizes, and the expectation to pay for items like headphones and even water on some flights.
  • Outdated/Non-functional Entertainment and WiFi: Some aircraft are reported to have outdated or broken in-flight entertainment systems, and unreliable or expensive Wi-Fi.
  • Customer Service Issues (post-flight): Travelers have reported difficulties and frustrations when seeking refunds or compensation for issues like damaged luggage.

Overall, Air Europa is generally considered a viable option for budget travelers seeking punctual flights, particularly within its modern Business Class offering. However, its overall traveler satisfaction is notably impacted by concerns regarding inconsistent service quality, perceived "low-cost" amenities on full-service routes, and uncomfortable economy seating on some aircraft. The airline holds a 3-Star Airline rating by Skytrax and a 4-star rating from the APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) for 2024.

Safety Information

Air Europa maintains a strong safety record, reflected in its high safety ratings and regulatory certifications.

The airline's recent safety record is generally positive, with a notable incident occurring on July 1, 2024. Air Europa Flight 045, a Boeing 787-9 en route from Madrid to Montevideo, encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic Ocean, leading to injuries among approximately 30 passengers and an emergency diversion to Natal, Brazil. Passengers reported damage within the cabin. Other incidents in 2024 included an engine oil leak and a bird strike, both non-fatal. AirAdvisor identified Air Europa as one of Europe's safest airlines for 2025, noting only one non-fatal incident between 2005 and 2024 in their study.

Air Europa is IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certified, which confirms its adherence to internationally recognized operational safety standards. These standards are developed from relevant ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency), and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations, indicating compliance with stringent global safety guidelines.

The airline is known for operating a modern fleet. While its Boeing 737-800s have an average age of approximately 8.5 years, its Boeing 787 Dreamliners are considerably newer, with the 787-9 variants averaging around 2.4 years old and 787-8s averaging 5 years old as of November 2021. Air Europa emphasizes its commitment to sustainable aviation practices and maintaining its fleet. The IOSA certification also underscores a robust maintenance and operational quality system.

Based on available data, Air Europa holds a commendable safety rating of 7/7 from AirlineRatings.com. The airline's consistent IOSA certification and a low number of significant incidents, especially fatal ones, demonstrate a solid commitment to operational safety and risk management. While no specific safety *awards* were noted, the IOSA certification and a 4-star airline rating from APEX for its overall service and operational quality in 2024 are strong indicators of its dedication to high standards.

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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
LCG → MAD
A Coruña Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
315 miles
60 flights
B738
VGO → MAD
Vigo Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
289 miles
57 flights
B738
ASU → MAD
Aeropuerto Internacional Silvio Pettirossi → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
5717 miles
56 flights
B789
OPO → MAD
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
273 miles
43 flights
B738
SDQ → MAD
Las Américas International Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
4253 miles
42 flights
B789
37 flights
B788
PMI → MAD
Palma de Mallorca Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
340 miles
36 flights
B738
PMI → BCN
Palma de Mallorca Airport → Barcelona Int'l
126 miles
35 flights
B738
BIO → MAD
Bilbao Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
197 miles
33 flights
B738
TFN → MAD
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
1102 miles
31 flights
B738
Top Destinations
MAD (LEMD)
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
735 flights
48 routes
PMI (LEPA)
Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan)
Palma de Mallorca
113 flights
8 routes
BCN (LEBL)
Barcelona Int'l
Barcelona
39 flights
2 routes
ASU (SGAS)
Silvio Pettirossi Int'l
Asuncion
14 flights
1 route
ORY (LFPO)
Paris Orly
Orly (near Paris)
13 flights
1 route
VVI (SLVR)
Viru Viru Int'l
Santa Cruz
11 flights
1 route
GRU (SBGR)
São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
10 flights
1 route
BIO (LEBB)
Bilbao
Bilbao / Bilbo
10 flights
2 routes
ALC (LEAL)
Alicante
Alicante / Benidorm / Costa Blanca
10 flights
2 routes
OPO (LPPR)
Porto / Oporto
Francisco Sa Carneiro Int.
9 flights
1 route
Top Origin Airports
MAD (LEMD)
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Madrid
229 flights
46 routes
PMI (LEPA)
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Palma de Mallorca
88 flights
6 routes
LCG (LECO)
A Coruña Airport
Culleredo
60 flights
1 route
VGO (LEVX)
Vigo Airport
Vigo
57 flights
1 route
ASU (SGAS)
Aeropuerto Internacional Silvio Pettirossi
Asunción
56 flights
1 route
BIO (LEBB)
Bilbao Airport
Bilbao
50 flights
4 routes
ALC (LEAL)
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
Alicante
45 flights
2 routes
OPO (LPPR)
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Porto
43 flights
1 route
SDQ (MDSD)
Las Américas International Airport
Santo Domingo
42 flights
1 route
MVD (SUMU)
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport
Ciudad de la Costa
37 flights
1 route
Top Border Crossing Flights
MAD (LEMD)
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Madrid, ES
735 flights
48 routes
PMI (LEPA)
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Palma de Mallorca, ES
113 flights
8 routes
ASU (SGAS)
Aeropuerto Internacional Silvio Pettirossi
Asuncion, PY
14 flights
1 route
ORY (LFPO)
Paris-Orly Airport
Orly (near Paris), FR
13 flights
1 route
VVI (SLVR)
Viru Viru International Airport
Santa Cruz, BO
11 flights
1 route
GRU (SBGR)
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport
Sao Paulo, BR
10 flights
1 route
OPO (LPPR)
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Francisco Sa Carneiro Int., PT
9 flights
1 route
Longest Routes
COR → MAD
Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
6301 mi
MAD → COR
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport → Ingeniero Ambrosio L.V. Taravella Int'l
6301 mi
EZE → MAD
Minister Pistarini International Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
6274 mi
MAD → EZE
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport → Ministro Pistarini Int'l
6274 mi
MVD → MAD
Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
6188 mi
Shortest Routes
PMI → BCN
Palma de Mallorca Airport → Barcelona Int'l
126 mi
BCN → PMI
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport → Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan)
126 mi
PMI → VLC
Palma de Mallorca Airport → Valencia
172 mi
VLC → PMI
Valencia Airport → Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan)
172 mi
VLC → MAD
Valencia Airport → Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
178 mi
All Routes
109 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
LCG → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
60 315 mi B738 Nov 25, 2025
VGO → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
57 289 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
ASU → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
56 5717 mi B789 Dec 11, 2025
OPO → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
43 273 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
SDQ → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
42 4253 mi B789 Dec 10, 2025
MVD → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
37 6188 mi B788 Dec 2, 2025
PMI → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
36 340 mi B738 Dec 11, 2025
PMI → BCN Barcelona Int'l
Barcelona
35 126 mi B738 Dec 11, 2025
BIO → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
33 197 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
TFN → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
31 1102 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
IBZ → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
26 286 mi B738 Dec 11, 2025
GRX → PMI Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan)
Palma de Mallorca
26 389 mi B738 Dec 7, 2025
ALC → PMI Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan)
Palma de Mallorca
24 198 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
ALC → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
21 222 mi B738 Nov 15, 2025
SAP → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
20 5338 mi B788 Dec 4, 2025
VLC → PMI Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan)
Palma de Mallorca
20 172 mi B738 Dec 11, 2025
ORY → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
20 639 mi B738 Dec 5, 2025
CUN → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
16 4987 mi B788 Dec 10, 2025
BCN → PMI Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan)
Palma de Mallorca
16 126 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
AUH → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
15 3507 mi B789 Nov 13, 2025
VCE → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
14 875 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
MAD → ASU Silvio Pettirossi Int'l
Asuncion
14 5717 mi B788 Nov 28, 2025
MAD → PMI Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan)
Palma de Mallorca
13 340 mi B738 Oct 19, 2025
MAD → ORY Paris Orly
Orly (near Paris)
13 639 mi B738 Nov 24, 2025
SSA → MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Madrid
13 4314 mi B789 Dec 7, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 08:02
Coverage: Observed routes only