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Welcome to the last episode of my flash trip to England! This is my last leg to get back home from MAD.
So here is where we left it before, just out of the plane from LHR and on my way to T4 to catch my connecting flight to OVD.
MAD is a busy airport and the blue screens show all flights from all terminals… which can feel a bit overwhelming!
After passport control I headed to the lift to go down to the train to T4.
This is a busy time and the train is packed with passengers.
On the other side is quite crowded as well.
My advise here is to always take the lift, as the alternative is an endless succession of escalators that are as slow as they can get! The picture is not great but it gives an idea of the height of the trip up.
After you are out you are out in the luggage pick up area and have to follow the flight connection signs to go through security again.
The bright side is that this security check is usually very quiet, apart from the early morning wave of Latam and US flights.
Once in I head directly to the IB Dalí lounge.
On top of the escalators you see the signs for the airport run lounge, which is as well nice (though not as nice).
But immediately after you see the signs for the IB lounge.
So up the escalators.
And at the end of the corridor we see the entrance.
Which I find very welcoming.
There is always a good amount of agents to wish you the "Bienvenido a Iberia". There is as well an automatic gate on the left side for travelers without companions that is a good option to skip the queues, which is not the case for me today.
The lounge is modern looking and with a lot of natural light. As you enter there is a table sitting area, which is generally crowded.
With a buffet and some sofas in the back.
I always go through the bar…
…and into the second buffet area, which is usually a lot more quiet.
Dinner offering for today is Vichyssoise.
And a well garnished buffet.
Meatballs and potato purée.
Vegetarian noodles, daal and rice. There was as well a big salad bar that I did not take pictures of, but it can be partially seen in the background.
After having some dinner I head to my gate, J58, which wasn't too much of a walk.
The plane of the day is EC-IEF, the same A320 that I took for my OVD-MAD flight a couple of days before.
Priority boarding starts quickly.
But there is a short wait at the door of the plane.
Seats were the classic IB's Recaro ironing board.
And leg space is on the tight side…
Contents of the seat pocket. The onboard menu features the violet-scented sea salt chocolate cookie… which I tried in the past and it's YUMMY!!! (though not cheap, as it's €4.5). I like how on the last flight in the evening all sandwiches have a reduced price.
There is a short taxi.
And we take off. See the nice views over Madrid.
You can see Avilés during landing, which is a lot nicer during the day, where you can see the coast and mountains.
At arrival we deplane quickly.
And go into a quite deserted terminal, as this is the last flight of the day.
And the last step is the luggage pick up area.
IB: nothing to add from my previous reports.
MAD: same thing!
OVD: is a small and covenient airport. Very Spanish in its architecture and nothing spectacular, though it does its job very efficiently.
2 Comments
How right you are. If you're in any kind of hurry, DO NOT take the escalators, there are soooo many levels and it takes FOREEEEVER. Great advice there!
Also very good that you point this out because when coming from downstairs it can be quite confusing finding the IB lounge as it's around the corner behind you. Years ago when I did my first T4S to T4 transit, I somehow missed the IB lounge and ended up at the AENA lounge, where they then explained where the IB lounge was. Now, of course I can get there with my eyes close haha
Hahaha, we have the same exact habits at the Dali lounge! I always go to the far "room" beyond the bar to avoid the crowds. I like to sit at the tables along the balcony to see over the boarding gates and planes outside. And I love that there are power plugs and USB at every table.
Very informative report to those who may not be familiar with transiting between T4S and T4. Thanks for sharing!
Clearly, all the usuals at the Dalí lounge have similar habits. I was there a couple of days ago and it was so crowded that it was hard to find a seat even in the back room. Perks of flying on Friday during the afternoon rush hour!
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