Economy Class & Beyond

Iberia introduces a 3-tier Economy Fare Structure

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In a move that almost looks match for match like Germanwings recent fare restructuring, Iberia is to restructure its Spanish Domestic services and European Economy Fares. So what are we looking at? - Basic: Cheapest Fare, Hand baggage only, No pre-assigned seats, no change in ticket - Classic: 1 piece of hold luggage, pre-assignable seating, change in ticket for a fee - … [Read more...]

IAG Group to order A320s… and lots of them!

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IAG (International Airlines Group - the owner of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling) have announced they are to place an order for Airbus A320 aircraft. Vueling Airbus A320 at Barcelona International Airport - Image GhettoIFE.com The order is split into four parts with an initial order for the following: 30 Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) 32 Airbus … [Read more...]

Iberia introduces another way to save itself money – Print your own Luggage tags!

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Iberia have introduced a new tool for those who like to print everything at home and save the airline the expense of printing a boarding pass - they've also introduced print your luggage tag called MyBagTag The idea is simple - when you check in, you can also check your luggage at the same time. Providing it meets the allowances in your ticket (in terms of weight, items and … [Read more...]

IAG to firm up more 787’s

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International Airlines Group - the owners of British Airways and Iberia is planning to convert the 18 options it has for Boeing 787 aircraft into orders. The 787's will be used in part to replace existing Boeing 747-400 aircraft in the British Airways fleet. Deliveries are scheduled from 2017 to 2021. Currently, IAG has orders for 24 787's - split into eight 787-8's and … [Read more...]

Iberia strikes off – management and unions come to a mediated agreement

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In what can be only described as good news a majority of the Spanish unions who represent flight attendants of Iberia have called off their strike action after IAG Group/Iberia management  and the Unions have agreed to accept proposals to be made be mediator to bring a conclusion over the cuts that Iberia has been threatening to make. For the flying public the good news that … [Read more...]

Iberia strike: Round 2 in progress

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For those of you who are flying into Spain or with Iberia will note there a strike again this week. The strike will run from March 4th to 8th March. Iberia has posted lists of cancellations at Iberia.com, but here are the list of cancellations that have been posted already: List of Iberia flights cancelled on March 5th List of Iberia flights cancelled on March … [Read more...]

Iberia strike continues

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Well day 1 of the Iberia strike has passed, and we're now into day 2 of it. Firstly, today's listed cancellations are at here (from Iberia.com). Meanwhile protests by striking workers have been met with riot police at Madrid, adding extra chaos to the situation by blocking access roads to the airport. Iberia is faced with high costs, and is trying to cut them via the … [Read more...]

Iberia Strike: Commenced

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If you're planning to fly Iberia over the next 5 days (18th to 22nd February), be aware that proposed strike by union members support Iberia staff has gone into effect. The updated lists from Iberia.com show the following cancellations: List of Iberia flights cancelled on February 18 List of Iberia flights cancelled on February 19 List of Iberia flights … [Read more...]