Madrid Air Route the Fastest Growing in Panama

Of the destinations operated by Spanish airline Iberia, the one reporting the highest growth (44%) is Madrid - Panama City.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

According to information from the airline, between January and October a total of 75,000 passengers were transported on direct flights from Barajas airport in Madrid to Tocumen in Panama City .

Angel Valdemoros Llorens, Iberia’s international sales director said the company will open a fifth weekly or direct flight to Panama from January 2012 in order to meet the demand for this route that is seeing such strong growth. "We we are echoing the demand in Panama", the executive said, explaining that the company is committed to growing its operations in an orderly and meaningful way.

In October the occupancy rate of Iberia flights to Panama reached a rate of 83%, the optimal level of service", reported Panamaamerica.com.pa.

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