85 years ago, Iberia began flights between Madrid and Lisbon, with a Ju-52 carrying 17 passengers

The Spanish airline Iberia informs that it celebrated, last Wednesday, May 1st, 85 years of uninterrupted flights between Madrid, capital of Spain, and Lisbon, capital of Portugal, and wanted to celebrate with its customers with surprises to choose from. board.

Travelers heading to the Portuguese capital enjoyed delicious personalized cookies on board for the occasion and, for those returning to Madrid, a birthday cake during boarding.

85 years flying to Lisbon

The inauguration of flights to the neighboring country marked the opening of Iberia’s first international route. On May 1, 1939, a Junkers Ju-52 plane took off for the first time from Madrid to Lisbon with 17 passengers on board.

Since then, the flying experience has changed a lot. To travel to Lisbon, the company offers up to six direct flights per day, operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft, with capacity for 186 passengers.

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