Would you reroute yourself 5+ hours to avoid Iberia Trans Atlantic?
Dec 23, 2004 | 9:16 am
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Although there has been some indication to the contrary, Iberia has publically announced plans to eliminate First Class fleetwide.
Dec 23, 2004 | 9:37 am
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I did fly MAD-MEX (J) late this November and found the service just OK and is inferior to BA by all means. No complaints other than food quality, seat comfort (glad that it was a day flight) and poor in-flight entertainmant.
I took BA on the way back MEX-LHR (J) and it really was a decent service as I had a seat in the upper deck where it was quiet and exclusive.
The only reason for flying IB is to gain enough points to qualify for BA Gold. I paid for LHR-MAD-MEX and got MEX-LHR on redemption.
I took BA on the way back MEX-LHR (J) and it really was a decent service as I had a seat in the upper deck where it was quiet and exclusive.
The only reason for flying IB is to gain enough points to qualify for BA Gold. I paid for LHR-MAD-MEX and got MEX-LHR on redemption.
Dec 24, 2004 | 12:32 pm
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Wow, thanks for all the replies. I think I'll be sticking with IB. After being seriously disappointed on AA JFK-FCO in two-class C not so long ago, I guess IB should be a fair alternative to AA's 2-class service.
PS. Viajero, thanks for the "pata negra" reference. Reminds me of the time my boss visited the "museo del jamon" in Madrid and brought back a leg of ham in his suitcase!
Happy holidays to all!
PS. Viajero, thanks for the "pata negra" reference. Reminds me of the time my boss visited the "museo del jamon" in Madrid and brought back a leg of ham in his suitcase!
Happy holidays to all!
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Dec 27, 2004 | 5:21 pm
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Originally Posted by PresRDC
Although there has been some indication to the contrary, Iberia has publically announced plans to eliminate First Class fleetwide.
Dec 27, 2004 | 5:55 pm
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Originally Posted by number_6
Yes, they announced this. Then they announced that F was being kept but new aircraft were being configured without F seating. So the latest official IB announcement makes F safe for many years (given the rate at which IB buys new planes).
IMO, no comparison with BA
Dec 29, 2004 | 10:48 am
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My very limited IB F experience taught me that the seats are poor - think LH style pairs rather than a pod. The food was pretty good and the wine list excellent - except for the provision of cava (ugghh) rather than champagne. Service was variable - 1 nice, 1 evil old hag who actually shouted at one of the pax. The quality of the IFE was pretty rubbish. I would put them behind BA by a fair bit. LH are a bit better - and certainly a little more slick.
After half a dozen intra europe C flights this year, I've come to the conclusion that IB are just an indifferent airline - about the same as AA. I know number_6 rates Air Nostrum very highly though.
After half a dozen intra europe C flights this year, I've come to the conclusion that IB are just an indifferent airline - about the same as AA. I know number_6 rates Air Nostrum very highly though.
Jan 4, 2005 | 2:31 pm
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Originally Posted by number_6
Yes, they announced this. Then they announced that F was being kept but new aircraft were being configured without F seating. So the latest official IB announcement makes F safe for many years (given the rate at which IB buys new planes).
They are going to continue selling F, but will not be in a position to guarantee it on any given day.
Jan 4, 2005 | 2:38 pm
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Originally Posted by PresRDC
That's nuts. The new longhaul aircraft are A340-600s and, maybe, some A340-300s. They already have three class versions of both a/c in their fleet and now they are going to create a 2 class subfleet. This is going to create a situation where some routes have F on some days and not on others or, if they plan to keep the 2 class a/c off some routes, last minute equipment subs resulting in the loss of F.
They are going to continue selling F, but will not be in a position to guarantee it on any given day.
They are going to continue selling F, but will not be in a position to guarantee it on any given day.