Volotea, the Spanish low-cost carrier, is evaluating a potential revival of its strategic partnership with the Abra Group, a UK-based airline investment firm. The renewed collaboration is reportedly contingent on the progress and final resolution of the proposed IAG (UK) acquisition of Air Europa (Spain), which is currently under regulatory and competitive review.
Volotea, the Spanish low-cost carrier focused on connecting secondary European cities, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 3477, through a lease agreement with Global Aviation. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, and is expected to support the airline’s summer 2025 capacity ramp-up.
Volotea (Spain) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking 2 to 6 Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with CFM International engines, available for lease starting Q4 2025 through Q1 2026. This leasing initiative supports the airline’s strategic growth objectives and forms part of its plan to expand its fleet to 97 aircraft by the year 2030.
Volotea (Spain) has appointed Nathan Bailey as its new Fleet Director, strengthening the airline’s technical leadership team as it continues its fleet expansion and renewal strategy. Bailey joined the company in early 2025, and his promotion signals a strategic emphasis on experienced leadership to guide aircraft acquisition, leasing, and optimization processes.
Volotea, the Spain-based low-cost carrier, is currently evaluating the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 families as potential replacements for its aging fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft. The consideration is part of the airline’s forward-looking fleet modernization strategy, though no final decision has been made yet.
Volotea (Spain) is expanding its French network with the introduction of a new route connecting Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) and Bastia (BIA), scheduled to commence on 06 July 2025.
Volotea has reaffirmed its long-term goal of going public, with CEO Carlos Muñoz stating that the company is now “IPO-ready” but is not in a rush to proceed.
Volotea, the Spanish low-cost carrier, has announced its decision to close its base at Athens International Airport (ATH) in the summer of 2025. Despite the closure, the airline has confirmed that it will continue operating routes to Athens, ensuring connectivity for passengers traveling to and from the Greek capital.
Volotea (Spain) has announced plans to expand its network by launching service at Rodez with three new routes. Starting in mid-April 2025, the airline will operate flights from Rodez to Ajaccio, Bastia, and Figari using its A319 aircraft.
Volotea, a Spanish low-cost airline, is on track to achieve substantial growth by the end of 2024, with a projected 12 million passengers transported. For the first nine months of the year, Volotea reported a 14.5% increase in sales, reaching $640 million, while EBITDA rose 21% to $129 million. The airline’s robust performance reflects its strong market position and expanding route network within…
