just tried to check in for a flight from IAD to LHR, flight is a code share operated by BA.

unable to do so, BA say there is no e-ticket number associated with the booking, Iberia needs to be reissue.

Iberia say that they cannot do this, need to check-in at the airport, as their system will be down FOR 15 DAYS!!!!

what sort of horse**** is this? Are they liars or just unbelievably incompetant?