Overview
- Iberia now charges 20,000 Avios in economy, 36,500 in premium economy, and 50,500 in business each way on off-peak dates between Chicago and Madrid.
- Peak business-class dates on the route now show prices as high as 74,000 Avios one way.
- The increase arrived without notice and replaces prior off-peak levels of 16,000 Avios in economy and 40,500 in business that had persisted after last year’s hike.
- British Airways Avios is still displaying the older lower rates for the same flights, a discrepancy both outlets caution may be temporary.
- Award availability is currently described as spotty on both Iberia and British Airways, prompting advice to book quickly if targeting legacy pricing.