Iberia Business, Malaga – Madrid Barajas, Airbus A320: What a disaster on the ground in Madrid!

After a short passage in the lounge, I go to the gate a few minutes before the theoretical boarding time.

As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:

#TypeReview
1LoungeEurostar Business Premier Lounge, Londres St. Pancras
2TrainEurostar Standard Premier, London St. Pancras – Bruxelles Midi
3RestaurantRestaurant Bocconi, Bruxelles
4HotelMoxy Brussels Center
5LoungeDiamond Lounge, Bruxelles Zaventem, Portes A
6FlightIberia Business, Bruxelles Zaventem – Madrid Barajas, Airbus A320 NEO
7FlightIberia Business, Madrid Barajas – Malaga, Airbus A319
8HotelAC Hotel Malaga
9RestaurantRestaurant Jose Carlos Garcia, Malaga
10LoungeAena Malaga Airport Lounge
11FlightIberia Business, Malaga – Madrid Barajas, Airbus A320
12FlightIberia Business, Madrid Barajas – Paris Orly, Airbus A321
Today’s itinerary

Boarding

When I arrived at the gate, boarding was just beginning and I closed the boarding process for group 1.

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The priorities are perfectly respected. I am not being asked for any proof of vaccination or documentation at this point, just for information.

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Cabin and welcome

I found the traditional cabin of the new medium-haul aircraft of Iberia, with a rather comfortable seat.

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The reception is rather cold, wipes are distributed to me in the front galley.

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Service and catering

The service starts a few minutes after the seat-belt signs have been switched off.

A cold meal is served, different from that of the outward journey. And again very good.

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Arrival and disembarkation

We arrive on time at the gate in Madrid… But there, it is the drama, the gateway breaks down and is blocked a few centimeters from the aircraft.

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It will take 30 minutes to bring a catwalk to the rear… And it will eat up all my time in the Dali lounge, which I still won’t visit!

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Bottom line

A good flight, but what a catastrophic ground experience in Madrid!

Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier has been into airline blogging since 2010. First a major contributor to the FlyerTalk forum, he created the FlyerPlan website in July 2012, and writes articles with a major echo among airline specialists. He now co-runs the TravelGuys blog with Bertrand, focusing on travel experience and loyalty programs.
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