Iberia is the national flag carrier for the Spain with its headquarters and global hub located at the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD). Founded in 1927, It joined the OneWorld global alliance in 1999.
In 2010, Iberia was purchased by British Airways to form a new company called the International Airlines Group (IAG). Both airlines continue to operate under their current brands.
Iberia connects 109 destinations in 39 countries, with an additional 90 destinations through their codesharing partners.
• Iberia has been an ambassador and promoter of Spanish artists for decades. In 1981 they flew Pablo Picasso’s Guernica painting from exile in New York City to its new home in Madrid.
• In 2016, a documentary called “The Guitar Flies” was released about Maestro de Lucia’s last guitar as it travelled on Iberia flights to be played by some of Spain’s greatest musical artists The documentary is available on Iberia’s inflight entertainment system.
• Iberia has a 250-title digital library of world literature - which all passengers get for free on special dates such as Book Day (April 23).
Frequent Flyer Program
Iberia Plus is a miles-based rewards program which uses ‘Avios’ as well are tier points as its currency. Avios unlocks special rewards like flights, hotel stays, spa treatments, car rentals, and more.
The program has six tiers, which features include:
Clasica
Entry Level
Plata
1,100 Elite Points or 25 Routes Flown
• Earn 25% more Avios each time you use it
• Priority check in and boarding
• Forget about waiting lists on your bookings
• Increase your baggage allowance
• Get exclusive advantages with partners
Oro
2,250 Elite Points or 50 Routes Flown
• VIP treatment at boarding, in the lounges and parking
• Your seat is guaranteed
• 50% Avios extra every time you fly
• Oro Service Centre
Platino
6,250 Elite Points
• Two free upgrades
• Personal Avios credit
• Limousine to take you where you need to go
• Platino Service Centre
Infinita
125,000 Elite Points
• Exclusive customer Call Center
• Iberia Plus Oro Card for whoever you want
• Two free upgrades each year
• Your Avios never expire
Infinita Prime
200,000 Elite Points
• 2 Iberia Plus Oro cards to give to whoever you want
• 4 free upgrades each year
• Guaranteed availability when you use your Avios
• Exemption from payment of additional charges
Codesharing
Iberia offers codesharing with 18 airlines both inside and outside the OneWorld Alliance. Look for the designator code (IBE).
When booking with a codesharing partner, you will experience differences in baggage fees, optional services, other charges, and policies from partner airlines on your trip.
Partners Include:
Cabin Classes
Business Plus
Business Plus
Priority check-in desk and fast track access through security
VIP lounge Access
Up to three checked bags at 23kg each
Over 220cm of personal space and a reclining lie-flat bed seat
15.4” personal touch screen on A330 and new A340-600 or 10.4” personal touch screen on all other flights
In-flight entertainment and noise cancelling headphones
Adjustable headrest and adjustable back and shoulder pillow with massage function on A330 and new A340-600 aircraft, or double back cushion with massage function on all other flights
Menu specially prepared by four internationally renowned Spanish Michelin-star chefs and a wine list featuring the best in Spanish wine and cava from the Business Plus wine cellar
Business Club
Priority check-in desk and fast track access through security
VIP lounge Access
Up to two checked bags at 23kg each
127cm between rows and 56cm interior seat width
Four position adjustable headrest, extendable leg and footrest
Choice of freshly prepared meals throughout the flight and designation-of-origin wines
Portable PlayStation with an LCD screen containing the latest film releases, TV series and up to 10 audio channels. iPads are available on flights between Madrid and Lagos
Business Club
Business Class
Premium Economy
Priority check-in desk and fast track access through security
VIP lounge Access
Up to two checked bags at 23kg each
74cm between rows and 43cm interior seat width
Middle seat kept free for added space and 15cm reclining seat for relaxation
Hot breakfast, lunch or dinner depending on the time of flight, accompanied by a selection of complimentary refreshments
Economy
Dedicated check-in
One checked bag at 23kg
79-81cm space between rows on long-haul flights, and 71cm between rows on medium and short-haul flights (76cm between rows on A321 short-haul flights)
46cm interior seat width on A330 and A340-600 aircraft, and 43cm interior seat width on all other economy flights
9” personal touch screen with Apple connector to listen and watch personal content (on A330 and A340-600 aircraft only)
Choice of two meal options on long-haul flights and either breakfast, lunch and/or dinner on international flights over 3:55 hours long