Spanair Crash

Airline defends Madrid take-off amid relatives' anger

The budget airline Spanair has defended its decision to clear a passenger jet for take-off despite aborting an earlier attempt because of a technical problem.

Spanair Disaster

Tragedy in the wake of "organized chaos"

A Spanair jetliner crashed during takeoff Wednesday, leaving 153 dead in Spain’s worst air disaster in 25 years – adding more chaos to a struggling airline’s murky and uncertain future.

Achieves 182 Percent Gain In Passengers

Spanair wins award at Munich Airport

The Spanish airline Spanair has joined an elite group of prizewinners at Munich Airport.

Spain

Spain's Iberia to bid for rival airline Spanair

MADRID - Airline Iberia said on Thursday it would bid for Spain's second-biggest carrier, unlisted Spanair, which Scandinavia's SAS put up for sale last year.

The Spanish flag carrier said it would make an offer with Spain's Gestair, a privately owned leasing firm that rents planes and crew to Iberia among others.