British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express have joined the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) with immediate effect.

Willie Walsh, Chief Executive of IAG said: “We look forward to working with ELFAA and its member airlines on a full range of policy and regulatory issues including the pursuit of further aviation liberalisation.”

John Hanlon, Secretary General of ELFAA said: “ELFAA is pleased and proud to welcome British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express and looks forward to representing such respected and successful airlines.
“This cements ELFAA’s position as the largest European airline group for passengers within Europe.Our new members will further strengthen our credentials as the major stakeholder group on European legislative and regulatory matters. They will add more weight to our voice on behalf of European consumers, who have benefited so greatly from the EU’s liberalisation of air transport.”

Vueling is already a member of ELFAA