Iberia lounge database
Jun 21, 2016, 7:56 am
#76
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: Former holder of many statuses, less so now
Posts: 26
Having travelled from BHX to MAD at the weekend BA6501 I can confirm that Iberia Express are using the Aspire lounge at BHX. We were able to get access on the basis of my BA Silver (OW Sapphire) when travelling in economy.
We had a couple of issues as we were travelling on reward flights booked through my Iberia account (they ran a Avios sale so I moved some Avios from my BA account). I couldn't seem to switch the frequent flyer account number on the booking even at Check-in, I'm assuming because it was a reward booking. As a result my status didn't show on our boarding passes. However, having my BA card on the App in my phone was enough to get access to the lounges at both BHX and MAD.
I will note that the agent in BHX did have to consult both her colleague and the computer to check if we could come in, after a few minutes she concluded that we could indeed enter. She did say that it was new to them and they were still trying to understand the who could get access. The lounge itself was a little underwhelming but was a perfectly fine place for a quick coffee and bacon sandwich before heading to the plane.
I2 would seem to have opted for the cheaper option compared to QR, AA and EI who all use the No1 lounge. Or the No1 don't have capacity, given the number of airlines they are servicing there these days.
We had a couple of issues as we were travelling on reward flights booked through my Iberia account (they ran a Avios sale so I moved some Avios from my BA account). I couldn't seem to switch the frequent flyer account number on the booking even at Check-in, I'm assuming because it was a reward booking. As a result my status didn't show on our boarding passes. However, having my BA card on the App in my phone was enough to get access to the lounges at both BHX and MAD.
I will note that the agent in BHX did have to consult both her colleague and the computer to check if we could come in, after a few minutes she concluded that we could indeed enter. She did say that it was new to them and they were still trying to understand the who could get access. The lounge itself was a little underwhelming but was a perfectly fine place for a quick coffee and bacon sandwich before heading to the plane.
I2 would seem to have opted for the cheaper option compared to QR, AA and EI who all use the No1 lounge. Or the No1 don't have capacity, given the number of airlines they are servicing there these days.
Jun 27, 2016, 5:50 am
#78
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Brasil/Spain (but a heart in Scotland)
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, Iberia Oro, SkyTeam - Elite Plus, Le Club Accor - Platinum
Posts: 408
Re: problem with ff number showing on boarding pass - had exactly same issue yesterday on reward booking MAD - LIS. Check in agent told me I wasn't eligible for lounge access! I knew this to be incorrect and went to the lounge and my BA card was enough to obtain entry. Wasn't amused though.
Jul 19, 2016, 7:46 am
#79
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: KZ/EU
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 37
Re: problem with ff number showing on boarding pass - had exactly same issue yesterday on reward booking MAD - LIS. Check in agent told me I wasn't eligible for lounge access! I knew this to be incorrect and went to the lounge and my BA card was enough to obtain entry. Wasn't amused though.
Aug 27, 2016, 7:02 am
#80
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DC
Posts: 195
Traveled from Medellin to Madrid last month on Iberia, which included a stop at Cali. At MDE, Iberia had an agreement with the Copa Club, which appeared to be the only lounge available in that terminal. At CLO, it wasn't clear whether Iberia had any lounge option, as they made no announcement about it - I did access the Avianca lounge with Priority Pass, which again seemed to be the only lounge in that part of the airport.
Nov 26, 2016, 4:09 am
#82
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,352
Just to comment that I was yesterday in LCG and the new AENA lounge there is basically finished and should open in December (180 square meters, airside, open 05.30 to 22.00). Not that you really need a lounge in that airport, but I suppose a free breakfast/snack before the flight is welcome.
Shouldn't this thread be sticky?
Shouldn't this thread be sticky?
Jan 13, 2017, 8:31 am
#83
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,352
The lounge in LCG is now open. Some photos from a local newspaper: http://www.laopinioncoruna.es/multim...rena-sala.html
It's run by AENA, so I imagine it will be accessible to OW Sapphires and above and with Priority Pass.
It's run by AENA, so I imagine it will be accessible to OW Sapphires and above and with Priority Pass.
Jan 15, 2017, 10:07 am
#84
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: Mucci, BA, AF
Posts: 10,130
BOD update: IB now uses the Airport Lounge, invitation required from check-in. http://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/fr/a...alon-compagnie
Feb 13, 2017, 12:09 am
#85
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 1,907
Update for SVQ - there is indeed a lounge available for iberia pax. It's the Azahar lounge run by AENA, by gate 3.
Appears to have standard OW rules (was able to guest someone yesterday) Smallish but reasonably well stocked.
http://www.aena.es/en/sevilla-airport/vip-lounge.html
Appears to have standard OW rules (was able to guest someone yesterday) Smallish but reasonably well stocked.
http://www.aena.es/en/sevilla-airport/vip-lounge.html
Apr 30, 2017, 12:49 pm
#87
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Zurich
Programs: BA GGL, TK*G EL, KL P ELPL, ex AB P, ex LH/LX Sen, HHonors D4L, Bonvoy P
Posts: 1,647
At Faro (FAO) there is only one lounge (ANA lounge, operated by PortWay). As I experienced, it is NOT accesible for IB pax, neither those flying in J, nor based on status. (However, it is accessible when flying BA metal, both in J and based on status.)
May 1, 2017, 2:11 am
#88
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: IB plus Platinum, JK Gold, BAEC Silver, LH Senator, PC Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 193
Just to comment that I was yesterday in LCG and the new AENA lounge there is basically finished and should open in December (180 square meters, airside, open 05.30 to 22.00). Not that you really need a lounge in that airport, but I suppose a free breakfast/snack before the flight is welcome.
Shouldn't this thread be sticky?
Shouldn't this thread be sticky?
Nesspreso machine on work.
very busy for early morning flights.
Jul 6, 2017, 5:06 pm
#89
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver, Virgin Red
Posts: 116
There is now a lounge in IBZ. However, I couldn't access it despite being BA Silver because the dragon on the door had it in her head that BA users couldn't access the lounge.
I was flying on an Iberia ticket on an Iberia (Air Nostrum) flight, but she said that BA Silver was not enough. I told her that I am OW Sapphire, but she continued to deny access and brought out the printed document with the access rules. Me pointing to the section where it said OW Sapphire wasn't even enough!
If the gatekeeper says no, being in the right counts for nothing.
I was flying on an Iberia ticket on an Iberia (Air Nostrum) flight, but she said that BA Silver was not enough. I told her that I am OW Sapphire, but she continued to deny access and brought out the printed document with the access rules. Me pointing to the section where it said OW Sapphire wasn't even enough!
If the gatekeeper says no, being in the right counts for nothing.