Discounted flights to Spain with Spanair

Spanair S.A., a Spanish airline was founded in December 1986. Spanair began operations with its international charter flights at the end of March 1988, carrying tourists to Spain from more than 100 European airports. Since then more than 104 million passengers have flown with Spanair.

In February of 1994 Spanair began its domestic scheduled operation within Spain, while at the same time establishing its ground personnel service system. At present, 87% of the company’s flights are scheduled, while the remaining 13% are split between Charter and other operations.

Who runs Spanair?

President: Ferran Soriano  
Chief Executive Officer - CEO:  Michael Balint Szucs

Chief Financial Officer - CFO: Jorge Chumillas
Chief Operational Officer - COO: Luke Farajallah
Chief Commercial Officer - CCO: Nuria Tarré
SVP Institutional Affairs & Communication: Jordi Juan
Strategic Planning Director: Jim Paton

Head of JAR OPS Post Holder Flight Ops: Gonzalo Gregori
Head of JAR OPS Post Holder Maintenance: David Torres
Head of Traffic Execution Direction: Ola Ohlsson
Head of Safety & Quality Management: Manuel Quero
Head of Finance: Francisco Lopez
Head of Procurement & General Services: Joan Ramon Minguell
Head of Planning & Control: Roger Argiles
Head of Systems: Jordi Ribas 
Head of Manegement Control: Susana Salvatierra
Head of Ground Operations: Javier Massot
Head of Comm. & Management: Miriam Alonso
Head of Marketing: Cristina Serra
Head of National Sales: Beatriz Fernández
Head of Special Sales: J.L. García
Head of Administration HR, Development & Organization: Antoni Perramon
Head of Labour Relations: Mercedes Hernández
Head of Institutional Affairs: Javier Ortega Figueiral
Head of Communication: Carles Fernández

What aircraft do Spanair have?

The current fleet comprises 36 aircraft as follows:

5 AIRBUS 321, 212 seats
19 AIRBUS 320, 156-180 seats 
8 MD (81/82/83/87), 145/153/170/109 seats
4 BOEING 717, 115 seats

AIRBUS 321

The Airbus Industrie is a consortium of four of the most prestigious aeronautic firms in Europe: CASA for Spain, Aeroespatial MATRA for France, British Aerospace and Daimler-Chrysler Aerospace for Germany.

The Airbus family is an ambitious project of technological innovation focussed on passenger comfort.

The first of the 23 Airbus family A320 and A321 aircraft, incorporated in their fleet during the last years, was handed over to Spanair on 29th September 2000.

The first plane was christened Camilo José Cela after the Nobel prize-winner.

Greater cabin capacity in addition to noise and contamination reduction, are some of the factors contributing to a great quality service for the passenger.

McDONNELL DOUGLAS-MD82/83/87

The MD80 series comprises planes with a seating capacity of 149 to 170. These planes require a minimum crew of two pilots and at least four cabin crew members. They are the most appropriate for domestic or European flights.

Built by McDonnell Douglas at Long Beach, California, USA.

Length: 41.26 m
Width between wings: 32.85 m
Seats: 170

BOEING 717 

The B717-200 have different configurations that can have a size from 115 to 120 seats. This planes require a minimum crew of two pilots and three stewardesses. They are very appropriate for short flights or domestic flights in Europe.

Built by Boeing in Long Beach, California, USA.

Length: 28.44 m
Width between wings: 37.80 m
Seats: 115 a 120