IAG's Iberia says it plans to lay off up to 996 workers

Key Takeaways

• Iberia has formally submitted a voluntary redundancy plan (ERE) for up to 996 staff—243 from flying operations and 753 from ground services—to Spain’s labor authorities and initiated negotiations with unions. (elpais.com)
• Ground staff reductions break down into 305 in maintenance, 243 in ramp operations, and 205 in corporate roles; flight operations reductions include 106 pilots and 137 cabin crew. (elpais.com)
• The airline frames the initiative as a voluntary modernization of its workforce aligned with its digital transformation and Flight Plan 2030, rather than simply cost-cutting. (elpais.com)