Iberia is the largest flag carrier in Spain and is part of the International Airlines Group (IAG). Iberia continues to operate under its brand flying to many destinations and is also the parent company for Iberia Express, which commenced operations in 2012.
In addition to IAG, Iberia has codeshare agreements with Air Berlin, American Airlines, Avianca, Bulgaria Air, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Boliviana De Aviacion, Finnair, El Al and S7 Airlines.
All of the aircraft in the fleet are configured in a two-class layout with Business and Economy cabins. Iberia was one of the last remaining major airlines that equipped all of its intercontinental routes with PTVs. As of 2016, Iberia has its A330 (200-300) fleet with IFE installed as well as the A340-600 fleet.
In March 2009 Iberia announced that from 2009 to 2011 it would renovate its economy class on all its planes as well as design a new business class for its long haul planes. Iberia offers Business Class, Business Club, Business Plus and Economy Class. Iberia has a 9.49% stake in low-cost carrier Vueling which is based near Barcelona, with parent company IAG owning the remaining 90.51%. This was done to ensure that IAG does not have 100% of the shares in Vueling, but that the shares are split between its divisions.
Iberia also has a 0.95% share in Royal Air Maroc. British Airways' sister airline, Level, is offering transatlantic fares dramatically lower than rivals. Flights are operated by the Spanish airline Iberia on behalf of Level. In 2006, Iberia provided funds to help set up the airline Catair, now known as Clickair, in return for a share in the company. However, Clickair was merged with Vueling in 2009.
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Iberia passengers are entitled to carry 23kg of checked baggage and one piece of carry-on and one personal item.
Each passenger traveling with Iberia is allowed one piece of carry-on luggage to store in the overhead compartment. The maximum size per piece of carry-on luggage is 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. Business Plus passengers on long haul flights can take 2 pieces of carry-on luggage on board. Alongside the permitted carry-on bag, passengers are also permitted to take one personal item, which could include a handbag (purse) or small briefcase, a camera, laptop computer, or baby bag with food, drink, clothes and other necessities for the flight.
The Iberia free checked baggage allowance applies to items that comply with the following regulations:
Maximum total length of 158cm (62 in), including the strap, pocket, and wheels
Maximum weight of 23kg (50 lb)
The number of checked baggage pieces passengers can take free of charge will depend on the destination and class of a ticket. Any articles over the free luggage allowance will be subject to excess baggage fees.
Iberia passengers can choose to fly in Economy, Premium Economy or Business class.
Iberia Airlines Economy Class takes pride in comfortable seating, entertainment and the food that is offered.
Iberia Airlines' Economy Class facilities include 9 inch touch screen for in-flight entertainment that is offered in 65 different languages. Games and online press on iberia is also featured.
Food is included for long-haul flights and you can pay for meals on short-haul flights, for a fee, from the range of snacks and beverages offered.
The seating available is of 79-81cm space with a 46cm interior seat and adjustable head rest for added comfort.
Why not upgrade and choose Premium Economy, and enjoy a multitude of additional benefits, including 94 cm of separation between rows, 18 cm of seatback recline, a larger TV, Wi-Fi, noise-cancelling headphones, and a blanket, pillow and amenity kit!
Premium Economy gives passengers access to priority boarding and disembarkation, as well as seat selection and a bigger checked baggage allowance. Premium Economy passengers can also enjoy an enhanced inflight entertainment system, with larger screens and complimentary headphones.
Seats in Premium Economy have 94cm of separation between rows, 49 cm seat width, 18cm of seatback recline, as well as an adjustable headrest and footrest. Additionally, passengers are given a personal space to store their personal items.
Fly in style with Iberia's Business Class service. Enjoy regional wines alongside a gourmet dining experience and relax in comfortable and spacious seats.
Passengers will be offered exquisite gourmet meals accompanied with designation-of-origin wines.
On long-haul flights, Iberia offers 200cm lie-flat seats with USB and universal electric outlets. Passengers can enjoy optimum privacy with a 15.4" touch screen and adjustable headrest, noice-cancelling headphones and reading light.
Iberia doesn't have a First Class cabin. Its highest-tier of cabin class is Business Class.
Iberia works to give you the best possible range of TV shows and movies on board your flight. The Iberia in-flight entertainment system also offers a wide selection of music, podcast, audiobooks and games.
Iberia passengers can choose from 105 different TV shows including documentaries, sports, technology, travel and much more.
There are over 65 different films on board your Iberia flight in languages such as English, French, Italian and Portuguese. Iberia updates its movie collection monthly so even frequent flyers can find something new to enjoy.
Iberia offers a variety of food and drinks on board. Food variety will change depending on the destination you're flying to/from and the cabin class you fly in.
Business Plus passengers are offered a seasonal menu, full of flavour. Premium Economy passengers are offered Spanish inspired foods, made with seasonal fresh produce. Economy passengers are offered a balanced and healthy meal, made with seasonal ingredients.
Business Class passengers are given all meals complimentary to the service, from breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas or dinners. Economy passengers are also given meals complimentary for flights of 4.5 hours or more. For economy passengers on shorter flights, passengers can purchase items from the on board service, including sandwiches and snacks.
Passengers wishing to request a special meal must do so by contacting Iberia at least 24 hours prior to departure. These can be requested by Business class passengers who are flying longer than 90 minutes, or tourist class passengers who are flying 4.5 hours or more. Below are all the special meals that can be requested on Iberia flights.
Please visit our page on vegan and vegetarian airline food for more information on traveling with meat-free dietary requirements.
Iberia have their own wine cellar which features the best Spanish wines. This is regularly updated every 3 months, allowing passengers to taste a wide selection of reds, whites and sparkling wines. These wines, as well as the normal drinks service featuring soft and hot drinks, will be available to purchase.
Iberia passengers can check in online and at the airport.
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Passengers will need to check in at the airport if they are in need of passenger assistance, they are traveling with an animal or pet, or if they are an unaccompanied minor.
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Iberia is based at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, which is the main international airport serving Madrid in Spain. It is also the hub airport for Air Europa and Plus Ultra Líneas Aereas. It has 4 runways and can handle a passenger capacity of 45 million per year. Other airlines which fly to and from Madrid Airport include Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Air China, Air France, Blue Air, Cubana, Czech Airlines, easyJet, evelop, Finnair, Etihad Airways, LAN Airlines, Lattitude Hub, Wamos Air, UEP!Fly and many others.
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Iberia operates an all-Airbus fleet including A319s, A320s, A321s, A330s, A340s.