Iberia Plus appears to have updated its website in advance of a formal announcement. And, if confirmed, the news will be massive!
Like British Airways, Iberia has traditionally issued Avios based on the distance flown on its flights. You earn more Avios for more expensive fares. Here is the current chart.
However, as I was looking at the benefits of elite status with Iberia Plus this weekend, something looked VERY VERY WRONG…
Under the “benefits” of Iberia Plus’ entry level “Clasica” status, the wording appears to have been changed to suggest that you earn 5 Avios per euro spent (on the actual fare, after stripping out taxes, surcharges, etc.)
The same “benefits” apply for each level of elite status, with the amount max-ing out at 8 Avios per euro spent for Platinum members…
Bottom Line
Has an intern been playing with the Iberia Plus website this weekend? Or is there massive news on the way? And if Iberia Plus moves to euro-based Avios earning, surely British Airways won’t be that far behind – after all, Iberia flyers could simply just join Executive Club and “combine their Avios” later.
Given the massive impact on European frequent flyers and travel hackers, I would rather be wrong than to have discovered a “scoop”. Fingers crossed…
What would you think of a change such as this one? Let us know in the comments section…
