Cabin crew working for IAG's low-cost airline Iberia Express go on strike at Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Madrid, Spain, August 28, 2022. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes 

Passengers arrive as cabin crew working for IAG's low-cost airline Iberia Express go on strike at Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Madrid, Spain, August 28, 2022. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes 

Cabin crew working for IAG's low-cost airline Iberia Express go on strike at Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Madrid, Spain, August 28, 2022. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes 

Cabin crew working for IAG's low-cost airline Iberia Express go on strike at Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Madrid, Spain, August 28, 2022. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes 

An Airbus A321-212 of Iberia airlines is seen in front as an Airbus A330-303 of Turkish Airlines takes-off from Zurich Airport, Switzerland July 10, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann 

People queue outside the Iberia airlines offices in Buenos Aires, in order to sort out their tickets due to the coronavirus outbreak, Argentina March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian 

People queue outside the Iberia airlines offices in Buenos Aires, in order to sort out their tickets due to the coronavirus outbreak, Argentina March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian 

People queue outside the Iberia airlines offices in Buenos Aires, in order to sort out their tickets due to the coronavirus outbreak, Argentina March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian 

An Iberia Airbus A320-200 airplane passes a Stop sign as it lands at Barcelona-El Prat airport, in Barcelona, Spain, July 24, 2018. Iberia Airlines ground staff announced a strike for July 27 and 28 in Barcelona. REUTERS/Albert Gea 

Airbus A319-100 aircraft of Spanish airline Iberia is seen at the international airport in Munich, Germany, January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle 

Passenger aircrafts of Spanish airline Iberia are parked in the tarmac of Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport in Madrid, Spain, March 9, 2016. REUTERS/Sergio Perez 

Passenger aircrafts of Spanish airline Iberia are parked in the tarmac of Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport in Madrid, Spain, March 9, 2016. REUTERS/Sergio Perez 

A passenger aircraft of Iberia Express, low cost arm of Spanish airline Iberia, flies between clouds while it takes off from Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport as seen from Rivas Vaciamadrid, outside Madrid, Spain, March 4, 2016. REUTERS/Sergio Perez 

A passenger aircraft of Iberia Express, low cost arm of Spanish airline Iberia, flies past storm clouds while it takes off from Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport as seen from Rivas Vaciamadrid, outside Madrid, Spain, March 4, 2016. REUTERS/Sergio Perez 

An Iberia Airlines pilot shows a flight book next to an iPad during a demonstration inside a cockpit of a passenger plane at Terminal 4 of Madrid's Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport November 6, 2014. Iberia is the first Spanish airline to use this electronic device which will replace the traditional books and papers that pilots use during flights. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT) 

An Iberia Airlines pilot touches the screen of an iPad during a demonstration inside a cockpit of a passenger plane at Terminal 4 of Madrid's Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport November 6, 2014. Iberia is the first Spanish airline to use this electronic device which will replace the traditional books and papers that pilots use during flights. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT) 

An Iberia jet flies over power lines outside Madrid, December 23, 2013. There were clear signs of manipulation at a Spanish wholesale power auction used to set household bills that was later annulled by the competition authorities, the Industry Minister said in an interview published on Saturday. The quarterly auction of wholesale electricity on Thursday recorded a sharp jump in price, which would have translated to a 10.5 percent rise in power bills, prompting the regulator to annul the auction. REUTERS/Paul Hanna (SPAIN - Tags: ENERGY POLITICS BUSINESS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Passenger planes of Spain's flagship Iberia airline are parked at Terminal 4 of Madrid's Barajas airport October 18, 2013. Prospective buyers of Spanish airports operator Aena are being put off by empty terminals at Madrid's main airport, hampering the government's efforts to sell the indebted company. The crisis at Spain's flagship airline Iberia, which has laid off workers, trimmed flight capacity and grounded airplanes, but still lost 351 million euros last year has also added to Barajas's problems. Picture taken October 18, 2013. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS) 

Passenger planes of Spain's flagship Iberia airline are parked at Terminal 4 of Madrid's Barajas airport October 18, 2013. Prospective buyers of Spanish airports operator Aena are being put off by empty terminals at Madrid's main airport, hampering the government's efforts to sell the indebted company. The crisis at Spain's flagship airline Iberia, which has laid off workers, trimmed flight capacity and grounded airplanes, but still lost 351 million euros last year has also added to Barajas's problems. Picture taken October 18, 2013. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS) 

Passenger planes of Spain's flagship Iberia airline are parked at Terminal 4 of Madrid's Barajas airport October 18, 2013. Prospective buyers of Spanish airports operator Aena are being put off by empty terminals at Madrid's main airport, hampering the government's efforts to sell the indebted company. The crisis at Spain's flagship airline Iberia, which has laid off workers, trimmed flight capacity and grounded airplanes, but still lost 351 million euros last year has also added to Barajas's problems. Picture taken October 18, 2013. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS) 

A passenger uses an auto check-in machine of Spain's flagship Iberia airline at Terminal 4 of Madrid's Barajas airport October 18, 2013. Prospective buyers of Spanish airports operator Aena are being put off by empty terminals at Madrid's main airport, hampering the government's efforts to sell the indebted company.Picture taken October 18, 2013. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS) 

A woman talks by mobile phone as she walks past the logo of Spanish oil major Repsol outside its headquarters in Madrid May 16, 2013. Spain's government and some of its top firms tapped into rising interest among domestic and foreign investors for bonds from weaker euro zone economies on Tuesday, issuing bumper levels of debt at sharply lower rates.
Top-tier firms Telefonica, Repsol and International Airlines Group - the London-listed owner of Spanish flag carrier Iberia - shifted more than 2 billion euros of paper on Monday and Tuesday. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS ENERGY) 

A worker walks past the logo of Spanish oil major Repsol outside its headquarters in Madrid May 16, 2013. Spain's government and some of its top firms tapped into rising interest among domestic and foreign investors for bonds from weaker euro zone economies on Tuesday, issuing bumper levels of debt at sharply lower rates.
Top-tier firms Telefonica, Repsol and International Airlines Group - the London-listed owner of Spanish flag carrier Iberia - shifted more than 2 billion euros of paper on Monday and Tuesday. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS ENERGY) 

A worker walks past the logo of Spanish oil major Repsol outside its headquarters in Madrid May 16, 2013. Spain's government and some of its top firms tapped into rising interest among domestic and foreign investors for bonds from weaker euro zone economies on Tuesday, issuing bumper levels of debt at sharply lower rates.
Top-tier firms Telefonica, Repsol and International Airlines Group - the London-listed owner of Spanish flag carrier Iberia - shifted more than 2 billion euros of paper on Monday and Tuesday. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS ENERGY) 

Iberia employees hold up a pirate and a British flag as they walk towards the headquarters of Spain's Public Works Ministry during an Iberia strike, the fourth day of the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid March 7, 2013. Management at airline Iberia met union leaders on Thursday to discuss a mediator's proposal for less harsh job and salary cuts at the Spanish flag carrier, although a deal to end strike action still seemed far off. Iberia pilots, air stewards and ground staff have been out since March 4 in the second of three five-day strikes in February and March, protesting at plans to lay off 3,807 workers and cut salaries by 20 percent in what the airline calls "a fight for survival". REUTERS/Susana Vera (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

Iberia employees protest outside the headquarters of Madrid's Public Works Ministry during an Iberia strike, the fourth day of the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid March 7, 2013. Management at airline Iberia met union leaders on Thursday to discuss a mediator's proposal for less harsh job and salary cuts at the Spanish flag carrier, although a deal to end strike action still seemed far off. Iberia pilots, air stewards and ground staff have been out since March 4 in the second of three five-day strikes in February and March, protesting at plans to lay off 3,807 workers and cut salaries by 20 percent in what the airline calls "a fight for survival". REUTERS/Susana Vera (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

An Iberia employee wears a sticker on her hat that reads "Let's save Iberia" as they protest during an Iberia strike, the fourth day of the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid March 7, 2013. Management at airline Iberia met union leaders on Thursday to discuss a mediator's proposal for less harsh job and salary cuts at the Spanish flag carrier, although a deal to end strike action still seemed far off. Iberia pilots, air stewards and ground staff have been out since March 4 in the second of three five-day strikes in February and March, protesting at plans to lay off 3,807 workers and cut salaries by 20 percent in what the airline calls "a fight for survival". REUTERS/Susana Vera (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

Iberia employees shout slogans next to the smoke of a firecracker as they protest outside the headquarters of Spain's Public Works Ministry during an Iberia strike, the fourth day of the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid March 7, 2013. Management at airline Iberia met union leaders on Thursday to discuss a mediator's proposal for less harsh job and salary cuts at the Spanish flag carrier, although a deal to end strike action still seemed far off. Iberia pilots, air stewards and ground staff have been out since March 4 in the second of three five-day strikes in February and March, protesting at plans to lay off 3,807 workers and cut salaries by 20 percent in what the airline calls "a fight for survival". REUTERS/Susana Vera (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

A woman covers her ear as an Iberia employee blows a whistle during an Iberia strike, the fourth day of the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid March 7, 2013. Management at airline Iberia met union leaders on Thursday to discuss a mediator's proposal for less harsh job and salary cuts at the Spanish flag carrier, although a deal to end strike action still seemed far off. Iberia pilots, air stewards and ground staff have been out since March 4 in the second of three five-day strikes in February and March, protesting at plans to lay off 3,807 workers and cut salaries by 20 percent in what the airline calls "a fight for survival". The sign reads, "Iberia for sale. And if we let them, they will also sell your mother!". REUTERS/Susana Vera (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

A woman wears a "Love Iberia" sticker as she protests during an Iberia strike, the fourth day of the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid March 7, 2013. Management at airline Iberia met union leaders on Thursday to discuss a mediator's proposal for less harsh job and salary cuts at the Spanish flag carrier, although a deal to end strike action still seemed far off. Iberia pilots, air stewards and ground staff have been out since March 4 in the second of three five-day strikes in February and March, protesting at plans to lay off 3,807 workers and cut salaries by 20 percent in what the airline calls "a fight for survival". REUTERS/Susana Vera (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Iberia employees walk through smoke from a firecracker thrown by fellow employees as they protest during an Iberia strike, the fourth day of the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid March 7, 2013. Management at airline Iberia met union leaders on Thursday to discuss a mediator's proposal for less harsh job and salary cuts at the Spanish flag carrier, although a deal to end strike action still seemed far off. Iberia pilots, air stewards and ground staff have been out since March 4 in the second of three five-day strikes in February and March, protesting at plans to lay off 3,807 workers and cut salaries by 20 percent in what the airline calls "a fight for survival". REUTERS/Susana Vera (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

An Iberia worker holds up a sign during a protest in front of the Palau de la Generalitat over job and pay cuts, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in central Barcelona, March 6, 2013. The loss-making airline will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

An Iberia worker holds up a sign during a protest in front of the Palau de la Generalitat over job and pay cuts, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in central Barcelona, March 6, 2013. The loss-making airline will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

An Iberia worker wearing an oilskin which reads, "Wili out, Iberia is not sold, defends" protests in front of the Palau de la Generalitat over job and pay cuts, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in central Barcelona, March 6, 2013. The loss-making airline will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

An Iberia worker wearing a T-shirt which reads, "No dismissal, fly and save Iberia" participates in a protest over job and pay cuts in front of the Palau de la Generalitat, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in central Barcelona, March 6, 2013. The loss-making airline will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Iberia workers protest in front of the Palau de la Generalitat over job and pay cuts, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in central Barcelona, March 6, 2013. The loss-making airline will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. The banner reads "The business for the British, unemployment for us, save Iberia". REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

An Iberia worker plays the tambourine which reads "We are a country of Tambourine" during a protest over job and pay cuts in front of the Palau de la Generalitat, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in central Barcelona, March 6, 2013. The loss-making airline will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

An Iberia employees blows a horn in front of a row of Spanish police officers during a protest outside company's headquarters in Madrid during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

Iberia employees dressed as slaves shout slogans during a protest outside company's headquarters in Madrid during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST POLITICS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Police officers stand guard during a protest outside company's headquarters in Madrid during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

Iberia employees blow whistles during a protest outside company's headquarters in Madrid during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

An Iberia employee dressed as a slave shouts slogans during a protest outside company's headquarters in Madrid during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

Iberia employees dressed as slaves shout slogans during a protest outside company's headquarters in Madrid during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

An Iberia employee blows a whistle as he holds a banner reading "Iberia is Spanish " during a protest outside company's headquarters in Madrid during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

An Iberia employee blows a whistle as he holds a banner reading "Iberia is Spanish " during a protest outside company's headquarters in Madrid during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT POLITICS BUSINESS CIVIL UNREST EMPLOYMENT) 

Iberia employees take part in a protest march near Seville's San Pablo airport during a strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST TRANSPORT POLITICS) 

Iberia employees take part in a protest march in Seville's San Pablo airport during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST TRANSPORT POLITICS) 

An Iberia employee puts a rain coat over his head during a protest march near Seville's San Pablo airport during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST TRANSPORT POLITICS) 

Iberia employees roll a banner as they take part in a protest march near Seville's San Pablo airport, during an Iberia strike, the third of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, March 6, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST TRANSPORT POLITICS) 

A Vueling airplane flies after taking off from Seville's San Pablo airport March 5, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Another 850 flights operated by Vueling, Air Nostrum and Iberia Express will be cancelled because Iberia ground staff, such as baggage handlers, are also on strike. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST TRANSPORT POLITICS) 

A Vueling airplane flies after taking off from Seville's San Pablo airport March 5, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Another 850 flights operated by Vueling, Air Nostrum and Iberia Express will also be cancelled because Iberia ground staff, such as baggage handlers, are also on strike. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST TRANSPORT POLITICS) 

A Vueling airplane flies after taking off from Seville's San Pablo airport March 5, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Another 850 flights operated by Vueling, Air Nostrum and Iberia Express will be cancelled because Iberia ground staff, such as baggage handlers, are also on strike. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST TRANSPORT POLITICS) 

A stewardess gestures aboard a Ryanair airplane on the tarmac of Seville's San Pablo airport March 5, 2013. Thousands of workers facing pay and job cuts at loss-making Spanish airline Iberia on Monday staged a second wave of protests that could ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Other airlines, such as Ryanair, will also be cancelled because Iberia ground staff, such as baggage handlers, are on strike. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST TRANSPORT POLITICS) 

Passengers walk across pedestrian bridges in Terminal 4 of Barajas airport during an Iberia strike, the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid, March 4, 2013. Workers at Iberia were set to protest at Madrid's Barajas airport at midday on Monday as part of a strike over job and pay cuts at the loss-making airline that will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTERS/Juan Medina (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST POLITICS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

An Iberia employee holds a Spanish flag that reads " Welcome Mr Marshall" as he takes part in a protest in Terminal 4 of Barajas airport during an Iberia strike, the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid, March 4, 2013. Workers at Iberia were set to protest at Madrid's Barajas airport at midday on Monday as part of a strike over job and pay cuts at the loss-making airline that will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTERS/Juan Medina (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST POLITICS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Iberia employees take part in a protest in Terminal 4 of Barajas airport during an Iberia strike, the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid, March 4, 2013. Workers at Iberia were set to protest at Madrid's Barajas airport at midday on Monday as part of a strike over job and pay cuts at the loss-making airline that will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTERS/Juan Medina (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST POLITICS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Iberia employees shout slogans in Terminal 4 of Barajas airport during an Iberia strike, the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid, March 4, 2013. Workers at Iberia were set to protest at Madrid's Barajas airport at midday on Monday as part of a strike over job and pay cuts at the loss-making airline that will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTER/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST TRANSPORT POLITICS) 

Protesting Iberia workers enter Terminal 4 of Barajas airport during an Iberia strike, the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid, March 4, 2013. Workers at Iberia protested at Madrid's Barajas airport at midday on Monday as part of a strike over job and pay cuts at the loss-making airline that will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTERS/Juan Medina (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST POLITICS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Iberia employees shout slogans in Terminal 4 of Barajas airport during an Iberia strike, the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid, March 4, 2013. Workers at Iberia were set to protest at Madrid's Barajas airport at midday on Monday as part of a strike over job and pay cuts at the loss-making airline that will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST TRANSPORT POLITICS) 

Iberia employees protest in Terminal 4 of Barajas airport during an Iberia strike, the second of three five-day stoppages planned for February and March, in Madrid, March 4, 2013. Workers at Iberia were set to protest at Madrid's Barajas airport at midday on Monday as part of a strike over job and pay cuts at the loss-making airline that will ground nearly 1,300 flights this week. Iberia is part of International Airlines Group, which also includes British Airways and which last week pledged to press ahead with plans to slash 3,800 jobs at the struggling Spanish airline, or 19 percent of the total, despite union opposition. REUTERS/Juan Medina (SPAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT CIVIL UNREST POLITICS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT)