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Iberia Eclipse Flight

PR Campaign
Tuesday 4th August, 2026

Iberia created a special flight from Madrid for passengers to view the 2026 total solar eclipse from above the clouds. The route crosses the path of totality, carries solar researchers and uses Starlink to livestream the spectacle, turning a rare natural event into a one-off shared experience.

Why it worked: It hijacked a once-in-a-century news moment with a scarce, time-bound experience, amplified by live scientific validation and a Starlink livestream.

The lesson: Consider building a one-day-only, limited-seat experience around a predictable tentpole, then add expert participation and a live broadcast.

Iberia
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Coverage over time

How this story spread across the media

Publication Headline Date
euronews.com Iberia is set to charter a plane for the total solar eclipse – and you can watch it online | Euronews Tuesday 4th August, 2026
preferente.com Iberia fletará un vuelo exclusivo para contemplar el eclipse solar Tuesday 4th August, 2026
gamereactor.eu Spanish airline Iberia announces flight just to see the August 12 solar eclipse from the air - - Gamereactor Wednesday 5th August, 2026
travelandleisureasia.com Solar Eclipse 2026: Spanish Airline Iberia Turns Its Flight Into A Celestial Adventure Wednesday 5th August, 2026
businesstraveller.com Iberia to Operate Exclusive Solar Eclipse Flight - Business Traveller Thursday 6th August, 2026
businesstraveller.com Iberia to Operate Exclusive Solar Eclipse Flight - Business Traveller Thursday 6th August, 2026
aerotime.aero Iberia to operate A321XLR flight to view total solar eclipse- AeroTime Thursday 6th August, 2026
xataka.com Iberia cree que no hay mejor lugar para ver el eclipse que desde el cielo. Así que va a fletar un avión específicamente Thursday 6th August, 2026
aviation24.be Iberia to operate special A321XLR flight for total solar eclipse - Aviation24.be Thursday 6th August, 2026
timeout.com Iberia Launches A Special Flight To View The Solar Eclipse From The Air Friday 7th August, 2026
flightradar24.com Iberia planning special eclipse flight for 12 August | Flightradar24 Blog Saturday 8th August, 2026
laregion.es Iberia fletará un vuelo especial para contemplar el eclipse total de Sol desde el aire Sunday 9th August, 2026
thebulkheadseat.com Iberia to Livestream Total Solar Eclipse From 35,000 Feet Using Starlink Wi-Fi - The Bulkhead Seat Sunday 9th August, 2026
businessinsider.com The Airlines and Private Jets Flying Special Solar Eclipse Flights - Business Insider Tuesday 11th August, 2026
simpleflying.com Iberia Is Flying An Airbus A321XLR To Livestream Today's Total Solar Eclipse From 33,000 Ft Wednesday 12th August, 2026
elperiodico.com El vuelo de Iberia para ver el eclipse solar: así lo puedes seguir online Wednesday 12th August, 2026
elpais.com El eclipse solar total captado desde un avión de Iberia en pleno vuelo | Vídeos | EL PAÍS Wednesday 12th August, 2026
elpais.com Vivir el eclipse solar desde un avión: “No se puede explicar con términos científicos, es un sentimiento” | Vídeos | EL PAÍS Thursday 13th August, 2026
elimparcial.com Aerolínea Iberia convirtió un avión en un observatorio a 10 mil metros para seguir el eclipse total de Sol Friday 14th August, 2026
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