Air Europa Express seeks US approval for Delta Air Lines codeshare partnership

Air Europa Express has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation to carry Delta Air Lines' flight code on its European flights. This request, submitted on December 16, aims to expand an existing codeshare agreement between Air Europa and Delta. The new codeshare would cover destinations in the European Union and the European Common Aviation Area, enhancing connectivity for Delta's network. Air Europa Express currently operates flights primarily from Madrid, with plans to start the codeshare once approvals are granted. This development follows a failed merger between Air Europa and International Airlines Group, which raised competition concerns. Air France-KLM has shown interest in acquiring a stake in Air Europa, while IAG has maintained its investment in the airline.