Air Europa jobs to be kept

IBERIA has announced it will keep all employees on from Air Europa after buying out the airline.

Company president Javier Sánchez revealed that an agreement has been signed between both parties by which Iberia will maintain employment at Air Europa’s headquarters in Llucmajor for at least five years, rising to seven years for the handling workers. This effectively guarantees the employment of more than 2,500 members of staff. Sr Sánchez expressed his commitment during a meeting with Balearic Islands President Francina Armengol at the Gov­ ern headquarters in Mallorca.

The regional president added that the meeting had been “very productive” and that the purchase of Air Europa will increase connectivity with the Balearics, which will help bring prices down.

Sr Sánchez declared that “the Balearics are better con­