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Iberia Overview & Policy Summary
Iberia is the Spanish flag carrier and part of IAG alongside British Airways and Aer Lingus. Madrid is the strongest European gateway to Latin America, and Iberia runs a transatlantic joint venture with American Airlines and British Airways, so AAdvantage miles work fully across the network.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Carry-on: One cabin bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item, at slightly larger permitted dimensions than most European carriers allow..
- First checked bag: Included on Economy Classic and above transatlantic; charged on Basic..
- Changes: Basic is non-changeable.
- Check-in: 24 hours before departure..
Iberia help topics
Detailed answers on the ten things travellers ask most after booking.
Iberia at a glance
Baggage
One cabin bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item, at slightly larger permitted dimensions than most European carriers allow.
Full baggage rulesChanges
Basic is non-changeable. Classic changes for a fee plus fare difference; Flex is free.
How to change a flightIberia fare types
| Fare | Includes | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | Cabin bag and personal item. | No checked bag, no changes, no seat selection. |
| Economy Classic | Checked bag and seat selection. | Changes carry a fee plus fare difference. |
| Business Class | Lie-flat seat with direct aisle access on A350 and A330, two checked bags, lounge access. | European Business is a blocked-middle economy product. |
Hubs
- Madrid (MAD)
Airbus A350 and A330 widebodies on long-haul with A320-family aircraft across Europe.
Popular routes
- New York (JFK) → Madrid (MAD)
- Miami (MIA) → Madrid (MAD)
- Chicago (ORD) → Madrid (MAD)
- Los Angeles (LAX) → Madrid (MAD)
Iberia frequently asked questions
Why book British Airways flights through Iberia Plus?
Iberia charges materially lower carrier-imposed surcharges on Avios redemptions than British Airways does. Since both programmes use Avios and balances can be combined, booking a BA-operated transatlantic flight through Iberia Plus can save several hundred dollars in fees on the same seat.
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