On April 3, 2024, Miami-Dade County Officials and LEVEL representatives celebrated the launch of the carrier’s Miami-Barcelona service with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Miami is now LEVEL’s fifth U.S. destination and their only Florida route.
On Thursday (April 4, 2024), Miami International Airport (MIA) announced that in celebration of LEVEL’s inaugural service between Barcelona and Miami, Miami-Dade County and LEVEL officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 3rd. Miami is now LEVEL’s fifth U.S. destination and their only Florida route. The special occasion was also celebrated with ‘flying colors’, when officials unveiled ‘Crossroads’, a large scale painting by Miami Graffiti Artist, Quake.
Speaking at Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, Miami-Dade County mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, said,
“I am delighted that LEVEL has chosen Miami-Dade County as its newest destination for service to Barcelona. As two coastal communities rich with diverse arts, culture, and history, Barcelona and Miami have many similarities and connections. I am so pleased to see that our residents now have another convenient way to travel between our two popular destinations.”
LEVEL’s Chief Digital and Operations Officer, Ricard Falomir, added,
“We are very excited with the inauguration of this new service, which not only opens a direct connection between Miami and Barcelona with great tourist interest, but also enables endless investment and business opportunities. We are the airline from Barcelona that will provide a direct flight from Miami to Barcelona, being that both cities are important intercontinental hubs. The service is already a success, so we are happy to announce that it will be operated throughout the year, as a commitment to Miami. In LEVEL’s representation, I also want to thank all the organizations that have been involved in the launch and the promotion of the service, especially the teams at Miami International Airport and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.”
Miami-Dade County and LEVEL Officials Celebrate the Launch of the Carrier's New Barcelona Service on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 - Courtesy MIA
Crossroads, the 6.5x13 foot painting by Quake pays tribute to Barcelona and Miami-Dade County, both global hotspots for graffiti art, was unveiled at an event prior to LELEL’s inaugural flight. The artwork includes spray enamel, acrylic, and latex on canvas, and will be installed for temporary display in MIA’s Concourse F. Additionally, Quake signed postcard-sized versions of the artwork for LEVEL’s inaugural passengers.
Introducing Miami Graffiti Artist Quake - Courtesy Miami International Airport
Founded in 2017, Barcelona-based LEVEL is a long-haul carrier of the International Airlines Group (IAG). The carrier officially launched three weekly flights to Miami on March 31, 2024, which will increase to four weekly frequencies from June through September. LEVEL is one of six IAG airlines, along with Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Iberia Express and Vueling.
Source: Miami International Airport