Airlines Volotea joins IATA

As IATA is the most important trade association for the aviation airline sector, Volotea seeks to profit by the associations´ values in the branch. To date, 280 airlines are members of IATA.

Not only will the low-cost carrier seek to use IATA´s knowledge, but also the resources which cover many aviation fields such as the analysis of regulations, innovation in distribution, development of standards improvements on safety procedures, cost reduction, as well as updates and trainings for aviation industry professionals.

Carlos Muñoz, Volotea’s Founder and CEO, said: “We are pleased to become an IATA member, as this global association leads the innovation, safety and value creation in the airline industry, supporting the highest industry standards.”

Rafael Schvartzman, IATA’s Regional Vice President Europe, added: “Volotea is a new model airline with a clever and bold approach, which consists in creating demand and connectivity by establishing innovative routes. We are thrilled to welcome Volotea to the IATA family and to help them grow and excel in this highly competitive European market.”

Since the launch in 2012, the airline has transported 15 million passengers. In 2018, Volotea opened 58 new routes. The airline expects to carry between 5.7 and 6 million passengers this year.

Volotea is a Spanish low-cost airline, headquartered in Asturias, Spain. The carrier has operational bases in Spain, Greece, Italy and France. Bases are located in Venice, Nantes, Bordeaux, Palermo, Strasbourg, Asturias, Verona, Toulouse, Genoa, Bilbao, Marseille and Athens. Both Marseille and Athens have been opened lately.

Founded in March 2012, Volotea operates scheduled flights to 81 destinations in 13 European countries. The carrier´s fleet consists of 12 Airbus A319 and 17 Boeing 717 aircraft. However, Volotea seeks to successively phase out the aging B717 aircraft.