Iberia attacked by The Independent

IBERIA has come in for some serious criticism by Simon Calder, travel writer for the Independent, and regular BBC pundit.  Calder says that if BA were to merge with Iberia it is widely believed that the resultant airline will have its headquarters in Madrid, a condition of the deal making.  AERBT flew on Iberia last month, the €873 Economy Class return from Heathrow to Barcelona paid for by the host, with no onboard courtesy refreshments supplied at all, although sandwiches were available priced at €7.5.  Calder noted visitors to the recent ABTA convention in the capital of Catalonia described the airline as "easyJet without the smiles".  Readers can make up their own mind but it is widely accepted that another Spanish purchase of a major UK air travel component, BAA by Ferrovial, has been less than successful. Simon Calder

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