I’m not sure whether to be surprised by this move or not…
At the time, the airline group didn’t allocate those planes to any specific airline, but instead, that allocation was only going to happen at a later point. The 737 MAX order was interesting, since up until that point, all IAG carriers exclusively operated Airbus A320-family aircraft. However, as we know, IAG is also an opportunistic buyer, and presumably scored a deal.
There’s now an interesting update, as IAG has revealed that it has allocated its order for 50 737 MAXs to Spanish ultra low cost carrier Vueling. The airline is expected to start taking delivery of those planes as of late 2026.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
