Review of Iberia flight from Madrid to Rio De Janeiro in Economy

IBE

IB - Iberia

Flight taken on 05 April 2025
IB269
16:41 10h 16m 21:57
Class Economy
Seat 21A
jameswarrenoliver
184 · 5 · 0 · 7

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Seats 21A/C on the front most row of the Economy section, right on the emergency exit row.


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The 'pop-out' IFE in-flight entertainment screen for Row 21.


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Just one of many examples of the incredibly filthy and outdated Iberia cabin.


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The first Iberia meal service. Spanish 'albondigas' meatballs in a tomato sauce with cheese-topped potato dauphinoise and a roasted padron pepper. Served with a warm white bread roll, cous cous, sour cream and tomato starter and an apple and cinnamon crumble-topped cake. I opted for a bottle of still water and a can of Coca-Cola Zero.


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The Iberia A330-200 Economy 'Turista Class' cabin.

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Product ratings

Airline

Iberia 3.1

  • Cabin1.0 / 10
  • Cabin crew1.0 / 10
  • Entertainment/wifi2.0 / 10
  • Meal/catering8.5 / 10
Lounge

Neptuno8.6

  • Comfort9.0 / 10
  • Meal/catering8.5 / 10
  • Entertainment/wifi8.5 / 10
  • Services8.5 / 10
Departure airport

Madrid - MAD4.4

  • Efficiency2.0 / 10
  • Access4.0 / 10
  • Services4.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness7.5 / 10
Arrival Airport

Rio De Janeiro - GIG9.0

  • Efficiency9.0 / 10
  • Access9.5 / 10
  • Services8.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness9.5 / 10

Conclusion

Buckle up - this one’s a ride. I flew Iberia’s Turista (economy) class from Madrid (MAD) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) aboard their Airbus A330-200… and let’s just say, it wasn’t smooth skies.

From maintenance issues to chaotic boarding and questionable service to a cabin that felt stuck in the past, this long-haul flight didn’t quite deliver the fiesta. But was there anything redeeming about Iberia’s South America route? Join me for the full flight experience, warts and all.

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