Originally Posted by
James S
I'd say they are "half full service", in that they have some aspects of a full service airline like BA (allocated seating, interlined flights, business class available), but also some aspects of a budget airline (like charging for food and entertainment.
Just like Iberia, then. Although some (like my ex, from Spain) prefer what he regards as an edible sandiwch for 7 (?) Euros to an inedible BA sandwich for free.
Then again, you might say the same about BA, providing some aspects of a full-service airline (multiple classes, lie-flat beds, champagne) and some of a budget airline (hour-long queues to check in - sometimes for all classes -, lots of lost baggage with no proper tracking service, no seat selection prior to check-in for most pax, no DP at the front of the plane).