LEVEL LANDS AT LAX WITH ECONOMICAL SERVICE TO BARCELONA
(Los Angeles, California – June 1, 2017) LEVEL, a new low cost long-haul airline brand, inaugurates service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Barcelona twice weekly, featuring Premium Economy and Economy on Airbus A330 aircraft and operating from Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).
LEVEL is part of International Airlines Group (IAG), parent company of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus and is a codeshare partner with American Airlines. Angelenos can connect quickly and easily to over 50 European cities including Paris, Rome, Berlin plus numerous Spanish domestic destinations.
Willie Walsh, IAG’s chief executive said: “This is the start of a fantastic new adventure for IAG. LEVEL’s sales are well ahead of our expectations in all markets and the brand has resonated with a new audience, many of whom are flying long-haul for the first time. This is just the start - in 2018, LEVEL will increase its fleet to five aircraft and we are considering other European bases for the operation. We’re really excited about LEVEL which offers amazing fares, stimulating demand by providing people with more choice”.
“We are honored LEVEL chose LAX as part of its expansion into the U.S. market,” said Deborah Flint, Los Angeles World Airports chief executive officer. “Angelenos will benefit from having low-cost nonstop flights to Barcelona and more options to the major cities of Europe.”
Checked luggage (in addition to a free cabin bag), meals, seat selection and the latest movie releases are complimentary for customers flying in premium economy. Those travelling in economy can chose what they want to buy based on a menu of choices.
All customers have access to next generation inflight technology with a wide range of onboard entertainment options, including high speed internet. Customers flying with LEVEL are able to earn and redeem Avios – the loyalty currency for IAG’s airlines. This gives them the opportunity to fly to 380 destinations across the Group’s network which sets LEVEL apart from other long-haul low cost carriers. Flight schedule for LAX:
- Flights from Los Angeles operate twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays departing at 2140 and arriving into Barcelona at 1825 the next day (all times local).
About LEVEL
LEVEL is International Airlines Group’s (IAG) new low cost longhaul airline brand that is taking to the skies in June 2017. Initially, it is operating two A330 aircraft from Barcelona to Los Angeles, Oakland, Buenos Aires and Punta Cana. LEVEL is bringing a stylish and modern approach to flying at prices that are even more affordable. Its customers are able to earn and redeem Avios – the loyalty currency for IAG’s airlines. LEVEL is IAG’s fifth main airline brand alongside Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is the fourth busiest airport in the world, second in the United States, and was named Skytrax’ 2017 Top 10 Most Improved Airports. LAX served more than 80.9 million passengers in 2016. LAX offers 742 daily nonstop flights to 101 cities in the U.S. and 1,280 weekly nonstop flights to 77 cities in 42 countries on 64 commercial air carriers. LAX ranks 14th in the world and fifth in the U.S. in air cargo tonnage processed, with more than 2.2 million tons of air cargo valued at over $101.4 billion. LAX handled 697,138 operations (landings and takeoffs) in 2016.
An economic study based on 2014 operations reported LAX generated 620,610 jobs in Southern California with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital-improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion, $966 million in state and local taxes, and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.
LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.
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