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In short

Air Europa is a Spanish airline headquartered in Mallorca, with its hub at Madrid–Barajas. Boeing 737s and 787s fly to 90+ destinations across Spain and Europe and on to Latin America, the Caribbean and the USA, which suits trips between Spain and the Americas. Air Europa is a SkyTeam member and runs the SUMA programme. Cabins are Business and Economy.

Air Europa is Spain’s third-largest airline after Iberia and Vueling, headquartered in Llucmajor, Mallorca, with its main hub at Madrid–Barajas. A SkyTeam member, it flies across Spain and Europe and has a large long-haul network to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Air Europa. Routes, schedules, fleet and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

Air Europa (IATA: UX, ICAO: AEA) is Spain's third-largest airline, after Iberia and Vueling, and is headquartered in Llucmajor on Mallorca. From its hub at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas it flies to more than 44 destinations in Spain, Europe, North Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas, and it suits travellers flying between Spain and Latin America on Boeing 787s.

From Air España in 1986 to Air Europa

The airline started in 1986 as Air España, part of the British ILG-Air Europe group, with Spanish banks holding 75% of the shares at first. It is now owned by Globalia Corporación Empresarial, a Spanish travel group.

Failed takeover and new investors

International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns Iberia, held a 20% stake from 2022 and agreed in 2023 to buy 80% of Air Europa for €400 million. IAG dropped the deal in August 2024 after the European Commission's competition review demanded remedies the group would not accept. In 2025 Air France-KLM and Lufthansa withdrew from talks over a minority stake, leaving Turkish Airlines as the only known remaining bidder.

Madrid hub and Latin American long-haul routes

Madrid is the hub for nearly every long-haul flight, and Palma de Mallorca and Tenerife North are focus cities. The long-haul network concentrates on Latin America and the Caribbean, with routes to cities across South America, Central America and the Caribbean islands, plus flights to the United States. Short-haul flights link Madrid with Spanish cities, the Balearic and Canary Islands, Europe, Morocco and Tunisia. A new route from Madrid to San Salvador in El Salvador was scheduled to launch on 17 December 2026.

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Good to know

  • Founded1986
  • Other gatewaysPMI

Everything you should know

Airline codes

UX · AEA

IATA · ICAO · callsign “EUROPA”

Look for UX in front of the number on your ticket: that prefix marks a flight sold under the Air Europa code. Enter UX and the number to follow an Air Europa departure.

Key facts

Main hub

Madrid (MAD)

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas

Also flies abroad fromPalma de Mallorca (PMI)

Network

90+ destinations

Spain · Europe · Latin America · Caribbean · USA

From its Madrid hub, Air Europa flies domestic and European routes and long-haul Boeing 787 flights to Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Business

and Economy

Long-haul 787s offer Business and Economy (with Premium Economy on some aircraft); short-haul flights have Business and Economy. The 787s carry business class with lie-flat seats and economy, with premium economy on some aircraft. Short-haul flights have business and economy seating.

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Good to know

Air Europa’s loyalty programme is SUMA. Bookings, check-in and Manage Booking are on aireuropa.com.

Frequent flyer

SUMA

Member of SkyTeam

Points from Air Europa flights go into SUMA, and you can usually earn and spend with the other SkyTeam airlines too.

How it works

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At a glance

Air Europa (IATA: UX, ICAO: AEA) is a Spanish airline headquartered in Mallorca with its hub at Madrid–Barajas. Founded in 1986 and a SkyTeam member, it flies Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft across Spain and Europe and to Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States.

Key facts about Air Europa
HeadquartersLlucmajor, Mallorca, Spain
Fleet typesBoeing 737-800, 737 MAX 8, 787-8 and 787-9 (plus Embraer jets at Air Europa Express)
Frequent flyerSUMA
Official websiteaireuropa.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Destinations listed in Air Europa’s published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new Air Europa routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates. Search flights

Spain

Madrid (MAD) departures9 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

As of November 2025 Air Europa flew 47 Boeing aircraft: 14 737-800s and 4 737 MAX 8s on short-haul routes, and 11 787-8 and 18 787-9 Dreamliners on long-haul. Orders cover 56 more aircraft, and the airline has also formalised an order for up to 40 Airbus A350-900s, which would add a second wide-body type. Regional flights under the Air Europa Express brand use Embraer jets.

  • Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body · 14 in service Domestic and European routes
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body · 4 in service Domestic and European routes
  • Boeing 787-8 Wide-body · 11 in service Long-haul routes
  • Boeing 787-9 Wide-body · 18 in service Long-haul routes

Cabin classes

Air Europa sells two cabins, Business and Economy. The aircraft and route decide which Air Europa cabins you can book.

Business All mainline aircraft

Business class

Lie-flat business seats on long-haul Boeing 787s; business class on short-haul flights.

Lie-flat on the 787Lounge access

Economy All flights

Standard seat

The main cabin on every flight.

Meals on long-haul

SUMA

Air Europa’s loyalty programme. Join SUMA online before you fly so the trip counts.

SUMA members earn miles on Air Europa flights and with SkyTeam partners and redeem them for award flights and upgrades.

Air Europa joined SkyTeam in September 2007. Its loyalty programme, SUMA, lets members earn and redeem miles on Air Europa and on SkyTeam partners such as Air France, KLM, Delta, Aeroméxico and Aerolíneas Argentinas, which is useful for travellers who combine a Madrid long-haul flight with connections in the Americas or Europe.

Baggage allowance

Air Europa does not give every passenger the same allowance: the route, the cabin and the fare you buy each change it. Your UX e-ticket shows what you have.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Air Europa's allowance depends on the fare family and the route, and long-haul flights to the Americas carry a different allowance from short-haul European flights. Your booking on aireuropa.com shows the figure.

Pro tip: if your trip combines Air Europa with another SkyTeam airline on one ticket, check the allowance for each flight in the booking.
Travel day

Online Check-in

Air Europa check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Use aireuropa.com to check in for eligible flights. Have your Air Europa booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Air Europa flight. Domestic UX passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Air Europa closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at MAD.

    Check your deadline
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Hand in checked luggage at the Air Europa counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.

    Air Europa counter
Ready to check in? Check in and manage your booking on the official Air Europa website.
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Cheap tickets

A few booking habits that tend to cut the cost of flying Air Europa.

  1. 01

    Try midweek UX flights

    Compare a full week of Air Europa departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Travel around the busy dates

    Holiday peaks push up fares on routes from Madrid. Shift your Air Europa trip just outside them where you can.

    School holidays · festivals
  3. 03

    Check what each Air Europa fare includes

    An Air Europa fare that includes a checked bag, seat choice or cheaper changes can cost less overall than adding those extras later.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Use Madrid as a gateway

    Air Europa’s long-haul network is built around Madrid. Compare connecting fares via Madrid with direct options to Latin America.

    Europe – Latin America
  5. 05

    Join SUMA

    Add a SUMA number to your booking so points from your UX flights are credited.

    Before you fly

  6. Ready to compare fares?

    Search Air Europa alongside every other airline on your route, with flexible dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Last reviewed on 10 October 2026 against aireuropa.com and published airline records.

General

Yes. Air Europa has been a SkyTeam member since September 2007. You can usually earn miles on Air Europa flights through SkyTeam partner programmes, and SUMA members can earn on other SkyTeam airlines.