Barcelona based LEVEL, which is currently operated as a brand by national Spanish carrier Iberia, is set to become its own independent airline.
Level was established by IAG in response to increased competition in the low-cost long-haul market, including that of Norwegian Long Haul. On 15 March 2017, IAG CEO Willie Walsh announced the new brand, together with four destinations to launch in June 2017 from Barcelona–El Prat Airport.
A one-year contract was in place for Iberia to operate Level flights under its airline codes and provide the necessary personnel, which has since been extended as the airline had not been issued its own air operator's certificate (AOC).
This however is set to change when LEVEL obtains its own AOC and adds additional A330-200's to its fleet bring the total number of aircraft to 8.
The airline will remain a medium to long low cost carrier and keep its base at Barcelona with no plans to build new bases elsewhere.
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