Barcelona, May 29th, 2025 – Volotea, the airline connecting small and mid-sized European cities, has renewed its IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification through 2027. This renewal, achieved under the new IOSA Risk-Based Audit (RBI) methodology, reaffirms the airline’s strong commitment to operational safety and its position as a reliable, high-performing air operator.

The audit, conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), concluded with highly satisfactory results across all evaluated areas, with particular recognition given to the maturity of Volotea’s Safety Management System (SMS), regulated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The outcome reflects the airline’s proactive approach to identifying and managing operational risks, supported by a deeply embedded culture of safety across the organization. According to the IATA lead auditor, Volotea’s SMS was described as “one of the best Safety Management Systems audited, based on experience from more than 200 IOSA audits, with a clear presence of safety culture throughout the organization and strong performance given Volotea’s operational complexity and geographical dispersion.”

“The renewal of our IOSA certification demonstrates that Volotea complies with the highest safety standards, and we are particularly proud to have reached an outstanding level in our Safety Management System (SMS). Volotea was also one of the first airlines to obtain this certification under the new Risk-Based Audit (RBI) methodology,” said Eduard Diviu, Chief Operating Officer.

IOSA audits thoroughly assess all operational aspects of an airline, including management, execution, oversight, and control. In this most recent audit, Volotea received particularly positive evaluations in cabin crew training management and Flight Data Monitoring (FDM)—both essential for conducting flight operations under strict safety and efficiency standards. The airline’s Cybersecurity program was also highlighted, noted for its robust implementation and strong preparedness for upcoming regulatory changes under EASA’s new Part-IS framework.

By renewing this accreditation, Volotea further consolidates its position among the select group of air operators that not only comply with EASA regulations but also exceed international safety standards—remaining at the forefront of an increasingly demanding and tightly regulated industry.

ABOUT VOLOTEA

Volotea was founded in 2011 by Carlos Muñoz and Lázaro Ros, who previously founded Vueling. It is one of the fastest-growing airlines in Europe over the last decade, expanding its network and increasing its seat offerings year-on-year. In May 2025, the airline celebrated a milestone of carrying 75 million passengers throughout its network.

Volotea reaches 110 airports and is based in 19 small and medium-sized European capitals: Asturias, Bari, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Brest, Florence, Lille, Lyon, Lourdes, Marseille, Nantes, Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Rodez, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Venice, and Verona.

In 2025, Volotea will operate more than 420 routes (with over half exclusive), offer 12.7 million seats (+1% versus 2024), and fly approximately 75,000 flights. The airline operates a fleet of 41 Airbus A319 and A320.

Volotea is working towards achieving a more sustainable future in aviation. The airline has committed to reducing direct CO2 emissions per passenger-kilometer by 50% by 2030 (vs. 2012) and expects to reach this target between four to five years ahead of schedule.

Volotea, with a workforce of over 2,000 employees, actively boosts connectivity within the territories where it is based while contributing to their economic development and enriching the cultural landscape through impactful sponsorship projects.

Volotea was awarded a four-star rating in 2024 and recognized by Skytrax in its global passenger satisfaction survey as the “Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe” at the 2023 and 2024 World Airline Awards, referred to by media worldwide as “the Oscars of the aviation industry.” The airline adds these accolades to its growing list of achievements, which includes consecutive wins for "Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline" at the World Travel Awards in 2021, 2022, and 2024.

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