Last updated: March 2026
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, often called Plus Ultra, is a Spanish long-haul airline based at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Founded in 2011 and operating scheduled flights since 2016, the airline focuses on connecting Spain with destinations in Latin America and Africa using Airbus A330 aircraft.
The airline serves cities such as Lima, Bogotá, Cartagena, Caracas and Malabo, offering competitive fares on long-haul routes between Spain and Latin America.
Plus Ultra is expanding its South American network with a new Madrid to Buenos Aires route.
Flights will operate on Airbus A330 aircraft, with free checked baggage included in all fares.
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Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas operates a small long-haul network focused on Spain, Latin America and Africa, with most flights departing from its hub at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
The airline also operates seasonal or charter flights to destinations such as Havana (Cuba), Katowice and Warsaw (Poland), and Porlamar (Venezuela).
Plus Ultra continues to expand its network, with a new Madrid-Buenos Aires route launching in 2026, strengthening its connections between Spain and South America.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas baggage allowances vary depending on the fare type, cabin class and route. In general, the airline offers a relatively generous checked baggage policy compared to many long-haul airlines.
Based on the airline’s current rules, passengers can expect the following:
Some routes may include higher baggage allowances, particularly flights to Venezuela.
Each checked bag must not exceed 23 kg. Bags weighing between 23 kg and 32 kg may incur an overweight fee, and bags above 32 kg are not accepted.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas offers two cabin classes on its Airbus A330 aircraft: Business (Executive) and Economy. The airline focuses on providing a simple long-haul product rather than multiple premium cabin options.
Plus Ultra does not offer First Class or Premium Economy, keeping its cabin product simple for long-haul travel between Spain and Latin America.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas offers online check-in and airport check-in for its flights.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas provides complimentary food and drinks on all long-haul flights, regardless of cabin class. Meals are typically inspired by Spanish and Latin American cuisine.
Passengers with dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan or kosher meals can request a special meal at least 72 hours before departure through the airline.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas operates its own loyalty programme called Premier Plus. The programme rewards passengers with miles when flying with the airline.
Members earn 1 mile for every euro spent on flights (excluding taxes). Miles can then be used for benefits such as Business Class upgrades, extra baggage and priority boarding.
The programme includes several membership levels that offer additional benefits as you earn more miles:
Higher tiers can include perks such as lounge access, increased baggage allowances and priority services.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas is not a member of any major airline alliance, such as oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam.
The airline operates as an independent carrier but has a small number of partnerships that help passengers connect to additional destinations.
Plus Ultra currently has codeshare agreements with LASER Airlines and ITA Airways, allowing travellers to book shared flights between airlines on selected routes.
Because Plus Ultra is not part of a global alliance, passengers generally cannot earn or redeem miles with major airline loyalty programmes when flying with the airline.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas operates long-haul routes between Spain and Latin America. If you are looking for airlines that fly similar routes, several other carriers offer flights between Madrid and major cities in South America.
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Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas operates primarily from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which serves as the airline’s main hub and base of operations.
Most of the airline’s long-haul flights to Latin America and Africa depart from Madrid, making it the central connection point for Plus Ultra’s network.
The airline also operates a smaller base in Tenerife, supporting certain routes to Venezuela.
From these airports, Plus Ultra operates long-haul flights to destinations such as Lima, Bogotá, Cartagena, Caracas and Malabo, as well as new routes like Buenos Aires launching in 2026.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas operates an all-Airbus A330 fleet, used for its long-haul routes between Spain, Latin America and Africa. The airline completed its transition to the A330 in 2025, retiring its older Airbus A340 aircraft.
These widebody aircraft are configured with two cabin classes: Business (Executive) and Economy, designed for long-haul travel. Depending on the aircraft variant, seating capacity ranges from around 299 to 302 passengers.
Plus Ultra has also announced plans to expand its fleet in the coming years, with the goal of adding additional Airbus A330 aircraft as it grows its network between Spain and Latin America.