Iberia has announced a proposal for a voluntary redundancy plan that would affect 996 employees, both in-flight and ground positions. According to airline sources, this plan specifically includes 243 flight personnel, comprising 106 pilots and 137 cabin crew members, along with 753 ground staff across various departments. The plan has been shared with union representatives, and discussions have commenced to form a negotiating commission involving company executives and employee representatives from the affected groups.

The airline's management believes they have valid legal reasons to implement this redundancy plan, citing the need for a workforce renewal aligned with the company's transformation efforts as outlined in their Flight Plan 2030. This strategic move is part of a broader initiative to modernize operations and improve the airline's competitive edge in a rapidly changing aviation market. Marco Sansavini, the president and CEO of Iberia, reiterated the necessity of this plan for the company's future.

As Iberia navigates post-pandemic recovery and transformations in the airline sector, this voluntary redundancy plan serves as a significant step towards streamlining its workforce. The decision, however, also raises concerns about job security and the impact on employee morale, further stressing the importance of the negotiations between the company and its labor representatives to ensure fair treatment of employees during this transition period.