Iberia and Iberia Express review by Sheila

This is our “local” airline. This review is about connecting flights from Lanzarote to Paris Orly via Madrid. We booked the day before to replace a flight messed up by the Paris strikes. Iberia staff were very helpful even at 5 am and kindly helped my husband to a wheelchair. The first flight was fine although everyone worried about short connections as it was delayed. But all Iberia gates were in a small area. Anyway, the next flight was delayed! The flight to Paris was not good. There was a lot of turbulence, but not continual. Crew cancelled ALL food and drink. They brought water for kids but nothing at all to the rest of us. My husband is diabetic and had depended on having lunch on board! He rang the bell when the turbulence light went out but nobody appeared for ages and ages. Then we were told that it was too late to supply anything! The reason given for the lack of service was safety – I accept that, but somehow it was considered safe enough to provide a full service in business class. How come??? My ratings reflect an average of the two flights. Still better than some, IMO.