Iberia

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Airline info

  • Address: Calle de Martínez Villergas, 49, 28027 Madrid, Spain
  • Contact number: +34 202 36 843 774
  • Website: www.iberia.com
  • IATA code/ICAO code: IB / IBE

On-time performance and safety record

  • On time performance (2023): 83.4%
  • Average age of fleet (2024): 8.2 years
  • Major accidents in last 10 years: 0
  • Accidents with fatalities: 0
  • Airlineratings** safety rating: 7/7
  • Covid-19 safety*** rating: 6/7
** AIRLINERATINGS SAFETY RATING is based on a comprehensive analysis of crash and pilot related serious incident data combined with audits from the world’s aviation governing body ICAO and leading association, IATA, along with the latest COVID-19 compliance data. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com
*** COVID-19 SAFETY RATING takes into consideration seven factors for each airline: COVID-19 website information and instructions, social distancing on boarding, Flight Attendant personal protection equipment, face masks compulsory, meal service modified, passenger sanitizer kit, deep clean of aircraft. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com

Iberia is Spain’s national flag carrier and is owned by the International Airlines Group (the second largest in Europe, following the Lufthansa Group) which also has the likes of British Airways, Aer Lingus and Vueling under its umbrella; subsidiary LEVEL is aimed at low-cost travel in Europe and overseas. Following the drop in traffic demand caused by the Covid pandemic and the trvael bans issued by many Countries, it retired its entire fleet of four-engined A340-600, opting for the twin-engined A350s and A330s to ply long-haul routes (Photo Iberia)

  • Name: Iberia Lineas Aereas De Espana
  • Date founded: June 28, 1927
  • IATA code/ICAO code: IB / IBE
  • CEO: Luis Gallego
  • Address: Calle de Martínez Villergas, 49, 28027 Madrid, Spain
  • Contact number: +34 202 36 843 774
  • Website: www.iberia.com
  • Hub: Madrid
  • Focus cities: Barcelona
  • Airline alliance: Oneworld
  • Frequent flyer programme: Iberia Plus
  • Fleet:

    71 aircraft

    • 9 Airbus A350-900 / 348 seats (31 Business Plus, 24 Premium Economy, 293 Economy)
    • 8 Airbus A330-300 / 278-292 seats (36 Business Plus, 242 Economy or 29 Business Plus, 21 Premium Economy, 242 Economy)
    • 12 Airbus A330-200 / 288 seats (19 Business Plus, 269 Economy)
    • 11 Airbus A321-200 / 208 seats
    • 14 Airbus A320-200 / 171 seats
    • 8 Airbus A320neo / 186 seats
    • 9 Airbus A319-100 / 122 seats
  • Type of carrier: Full-service
  • Skytrax* rating: 4-STAR
    • * SKYTRAX (www.skytraxratings.com) is the most prestigious independent rating agency in commercial aviation. Its five stars rating system regarding airline quality has become a status symbol for carriers around the world. Here is what the stars stand for:

    • - 5 STARS: Awarded to airlines achieving a very high, overall quality performance. It recognizes high standards of onboard product together with consistent and excellent standards of staff service across airport and cabin environments
    • - 4 STARS: Awarded to airlines that deliver a good overall quality performance and provide good product standards across different travel cabins
    • - 3 STARS: Awarded to airlines delivering a fair quality performance equating to the industry 'average' of acceptable product and service standards
    • - 2 STARS: Shows airlines delivering a lower total quality performance, in some instances below the industry average across many rating categories
    • - 1 STAR: Represents a poor quality of product delivered across the assessment sectors
  • Checked luggage:

    3 bags for a total weight of 69kg, 2 bags for a total of 46kg in Premium Economy, 1 bag up to 23kg in Economy can be checked-in for free on long-haul flights; on medium-haul international flights, baggage allowance in Business is 46kg (2 bags)

  • Pre-selection of seat:

    Free for Business and Premium Economy passengers; pre-selection of seats in Economy varies depending on the type of flight: on domestic flights it costs from 4EUR to 12EUR (4.50-13.50USD), between 6EUR and 16EUR (7-18USD) on European flights, between 15EUR and 65EUR (17-73USD) on long-haul flights

  • Priority check-in:

    Available to Business and Premium Economy passengers, as well as Iberia Plus Plata, Oro, Platino, Infinita, Infinita Prime members

  • Fast track at security:

    Available to Business and Premium Economy passengers, as well as Iberia Plus Oro, Platino, Infinita, Infinita Prime members

  • Access to lounge:

    Business passengers as well as Iberia Plus Oro, Platino, Infinita, Infinita prime members

  • Priority boarding:

    Business passengers as well as Iberia Plus Oro, Platino, Infinita, Infinita prime members

  • Seat pitch:
    • 78 inches (198cm) in Business, 37 inches (94cm) in Premium Economy, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the A350-900, A330-330 and A330-200;
    • 30-31 inches (76-79cm) on the A321-200, A320-200 and A319-100
  • Seat width:
    • 26 inches (66cm) in Business, 19 inches (49cm) in premium Economy, 18-19 inches (46-49cm) in Economy on the A350-900, A330-300 and A330-200;
    • 17-18 inches (43-46cm) on the A321-200, A320-200 and A319-100
  • USB port and power socket:

    Available in all classes on the A350-900, A330-300 and A330-200

  • Lie-flat seat:

    In Business on the A350-900, A330-300 and A330-200

  • Vanity kit:

    In Business on long-haul flights

  • IFE screen width:
    • 18 inches (46cm) in Business, 11.5 inches (29cm) in Premium Economy, 9 inches  (23cm) in Economy on the A350-900, A330-300 and A330-200
  • Wi-fi:

    Iberia offers three packages for its Wi-Fi. The first is for one-hour costing 9EUR (10USD) with a data limit of 40mb. The second is for 20EUR (22USD) with a data limit of 100mb and the third one is the full flight with 200mb data limit at 30EUR (33USD)

  • Inflight magazine:

    Iberia Plus Magazine

  • Onboard kit for kids:

    Yes

  • Food and beverages:

    Complimentary (including alcoholics) in all classes on long-haul flights, in Business on flights to Europe, North Africa and Middle East; on the latter flights, drinks (alcoholics included), food and snacks are available for purchase in Economy

  • Upgraded meals in Premium Economy: Yes
  • Dine on demand in Business Class: No
  • Pets:

    Welcome in the passengers cabin with a weight restriction of 8kgs, pet bag included. Fares are 35EUR (45USD) on domestic flights, 50EUR (60USD) on European, North African and Middle East flights, 150EUR (180USD) on long-haul flights

Gallery

Iberia long-haul aircraft ao the ramp at Madrid Barajas (All photos Iberia) An A350-900 decelerating after landing An A319 on final approach to Madrid Barajas An A330-200 waiting for the next load of passengers Lie-flat seat in Business Class on the A350-900 Business Class meal on an A330 Pre-meal aperitif in long-haul Business Class Premium Economy seats on an A330
Iberia long-haul aircraft ao the ramp at Madrid Barajas (All photos Iberia)
An A350-900 decelerating after landing
An A319 on final approach to Madrid Barajas
An A330-200 waiting for the next load of passengers
Lie-flat seat in Business Class on the A350-900
Business Class meal on an A330
Pre-meal aperitif in long-haul Business Class
Premium Economy seats on an A330

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