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Iberia Airlines Complaints: Contact Number, Email and Form

Iberia Airlines Complaints: Contact Number, Email and Form

Nicolle Harwood-Nash
Last Updated: August 02, 2024

As an Iberia Airlines passenger, you may have encountered an issue that has left you feeling compelled to complain to the airline. However, you might be unsure how to complain, what compensation to ask for, or if you even have reasonable grounds on which to complain.

AirAdvisor is the organisation you can lean on to check your eligibility for compensation and file a claim against an airline. In this article, we discuss all you need to know about Iberia Airlines complaints, including what you can complain about and how to submit your complaint.

What Can You Make a Complaint About

From delayed, cancelled or diverted flights to poor customer service and overbooking, there are many things that you are within your rights to complain about when travelling by air. As an Iberia Airlines traveller, you may approach the airline regarding flight delay compensation, cancelled flight compensation, or even a full flight refund. You might also feel compelled to seek compensation in the case of bad in-flight service or various baggage complaints.

To benefit from Iberia Airlines' delayed or cancelled flight compensation, you need to have held a ticket for a flight that was delayed over 3 hours or cancelled by the airline for reasons within their control. The compensation amount for delays typically ranges from €250 to €600. The amount of compensation that you can receive for a cancelled flight depends on various factors. For example, if Iberia Airlines cancels your flight (of fewer than 1,500 kilometres) within 14 days of your scheduled departure time, you may be eligible for €250 in compensation.

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Know Your Passenger Rights

Knowing your rights as an air traveller is essential for peace of mind. European Union Regulation 261/2004 establishes certain rights for you as an air traveller in the EU. Some of these rights include:

  • Right to compensation: If your flight is cancelled or delayed by three hours or more, you're entitled to compensation, unless the airline can prove that extraordinary circumstances beyond its control caused the delay or cancellation.
  • Right to care and assistance: If you experience a delay in excess of two hours, you're entitled to free meals and refreshments, access to communication facilities, and, if necessary, accommodation and transportation to and from the airport.
  • Right to rerouting or refund: If your flight is cancelled, you have the right to choose between rerouting to your final destination under comparable conditions or having the ticket price refunded to you.
  • Right to compensation for denied boarding: If an airline denies you boarding due to overbooking, you may be entitled to compensation, unless the airline can prove that the denial was necessary for operational, safety or security reasons.
  • Right to information: Airlines are required to inform you of their rights under EU Regulation 261/2004, including the right to compensation and care and assistance, in writing or through an announcement at the airport.

It's important to note that these rights only apply to flights departing from an EU airport or arriving at an EU airport on an EU airline.

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How to Make a Complaint to Iberia Airlines

Below, you can explore a step-by-step guide to one way of submitting a complaint to Iberia Airlines:

  1. Gather the necessary information and documentation: Before you lodge an Iberia Airlines complaint, it's essential to gather all the supporting information. This information might include flight details, booking confirmation numbers, boarding passes and receipts for any additional expenses incurred.
  2. Contact Iberia customer service: Once you have the information required to substantiate your claim, you can contact the Iberia Airlines customer service department and let them know of the issue you experienced and the compensation you seek. Visiting the 'Contact Us' section of their website will provide you with numerous ways to do this.
  3. Escalate the complaint: If you don't receive a response, or find it dissatisfactory when you do, you can escalate the complaint. You can do this by recontacting their customer service department or by getting in touch with the relevant regulatory body.
  4. Consider seeking third-party support: If you believe that your rights have been violated or that Iberia Airlines has breached its contract with you, you may wish to consider seeking the support of an organisation like AirAdvisor, which can ensure your complaint is taken seriously and addressed appropriately.

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Ways to Make a Complaint to Iberia Airlines

If you wish to contact Iberia Airlines to make a complaint, you may consider one of the following methods:

Iberia Airlines Complaints Email

While there are some email addresses for Iberia Airlines, there isn't a dedicated one for complaints. For a written complaint, consider using their complaints form.

Iberia Airlines Complaints Phone Number

On their 'Customer Services' page, select your country or region from the drop-down menu and the website will display the relevant phone numbers for Iberia Airlines' customer care team.

Iberia Airlines Complaints Live Chat

You can access the airline's live chat by clicking on the 'Chat with us' button located at the bottom right corner of your screen.

How to Fill Out an Iberia Airlines Complaints Form for Cancelled or Delayed Flights

At AirAdvisor, we offer a free and user-friendly tool that allows you to check your eligibility for compensation and file a claim against the airline responsible for the disruption. Simply select the 'Claim Compensation' option on our website and follow the prompts before submitting your claim. We charge a commission fee for successful claims, which we deduct from the compensation payout you receive.

Iberia Airlines Complaint Response Time

Under EU regulations, Iberia Airlines has 28 days to respond to a complaint.

FAQ / Common Questions: Iberia Airlines Complaints

Listed below are FAQs regarding Iberia Airlines complaints, along with their corresponding answers for your reference:

How do I make a complaint to Iberia Airlines?

Via their complaints form, phone or live chat.

How do I contact Iberia Airlines;directly?

By phone or through their live chat function.

Does Iberia Airlines ever give refunds?

In cases whereby passengers are eligible for one, yes.

How long does Iberia Airlines take to respond to complaints?

Typically, up to 28 days.

Is it worth complaining to Iberia Airlines?

Yes, if you have reasonable grounds for your complaint.

Does Iberia Airlines have a live chat?

It does, you can talk to a chatbot first that'll transfer you to a customer care representative if it can't help you out.

Why is my Iberia Airlines refund taking so long?

Some refunds can take longer than others to process.

How much does Iberia Airlines charge for special assistance?

There is no cost for special assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility on Iberia Airlines flights.

Can you sue Iberia Airlines?

Whether or not to sue an airline depends on the specific circumstances of your case. In general, suing an airline can be a complex and time-consuming process that may involve significant legal fees and resources.

How reliable is Iberia Airlines?

Iberia Airlines generally has a good reputation as a reliable airline. The airline has been operating for over 90 years and has established a strong presence in the European aviation market, offering a range of domestic and international flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

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Complaints

Joe Sarkis

Technical problems

Jan 17, 2025
My flight was cancelled after delaying the boarding for 1 h. Flight cancellation due to technical difficulties. Our next flight was a day later. I arrived to my final destination with 24h delays. I missed on Thursday a whole day of meetings at work and had to take it off!!! Airline did not want to provide any accommodation but after insisting, they did provide a hotel with dinner and breakfast.
Fran Geller

Jan 15, 2025
The following was sent to LEVEL/IBERIA airlines who refused payment and referred us to Vueling Airines for compensation. It was extremely upsetting to have experienced this behavior after a wonderful stay in Barcelona. I am a disabled person and require a motorized wheel chair/scooter that is powered by a lithium battery. When departing on LEVEL airline from Miami, December 4, 2024 to Barcelona, the battery was removed from the wheel chair and the wheel chair was checked with the luggage. LEVEL airline personnel read the specifications of the battery and determined I was allowed to carry it on the aircraft in my carry-on. I also confirmed this with Iberia’s Customer Service when I booked two (2) roundtrip tickets and they assured me I could carry the battery on-board with me personally. Departing Barcelona for Miami on December 22, 2024, the LEVEL/Iberia counter agent checked one (1) piece of luggage and provided a claim check for said bag before moving on to check the wheel chair/scooter. I showed the battery specifications and authorization from my healthcare provider to use a motorized wheel chair/scooter to the ticket agent along with our two (2) passports: one (1) for myself and one (1) for my wife. A LEVEL/Iberia supervisor was called to clarify about the battery. IB Agent # 425587 said he was the only Supervisor working and that he had the authority to deny us boarding due to the battery size. LEVEL/Iberia airport personnel refused to let us board the plane with the wheel chair/scooter. LEVEL/Iberia airport personnel would not allow us to bring the same battery on board that LEVEL/Iberia personnel in MIAMI allowed. I explained to the LEVEL/Iberia personnel in Barcelona that LEVEL/Iberia personnel in MIAMI allowed us to board the plane with the battery and fly to Barcelona without any issues. The LEVEL/Iberia Supervisor Agent # 425587 in Barcelona, Spain was not friendly. His tone was very arrogant and nasty. He refused to provide us with his name or employee number when we asked for it. We then asked to speak with “his” supervisor and he denied us access. He said he was the final authority in this situation. After heated discussions (us in English), him, mostly in Spanish (which we don’t understand), he walked away. He returned about 15-minutes later and sat down at the ticket agent’s station and cancelled our return tickets. A security guard was summoned and explained to us that the supervisor had cancelled our return tickets with no mention of our one (1) checked bag. The Security Guard was able to provide us with the Supervisor’s employee number. The Supervisor then stood up and walked away. No other explanation or assistance for my wife or myself to return home. He just cancelled our Tickets!! Ticketing Information for the roundtrip tickets: ConfirmaBon# YB5GFR LEVEL FLT# VY9780 MIAMI-BARCELONA, December 4, 2024 LEVEL FLT# VY9779 BARCELONA_MIAMI, December 22, 2024 Also, LEVEL/Iberia was unable to retrieve the one (1) checked bag at the Barcelona airport. We recovered the one (1) checked bag upon our arrival in Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida. We found another airline the next morning who agreed to let us return to Miami with my wheel motorized chair/scooter and the battery. I was forced to buy two (2) one-way airfare Tickets from Barcelona to Miami on Swiss Air at a cost of $2,709.50 US dollars. The flight left 6:35AM Barcelona time and arrived in Miami via Zurich at 1700 Miami time after flight delays. Swiss Air allowed the motorized wheel chair/scooter on the aircraft as luggage and I carried the lithium battery on board the aircraft as Swiss Air confirmed the battery was within their accepted specs to be on a plane. ONLY LEVEL/Iberia Spain REFUSED TO ALLOW ME TO BOARD WITH THE MOTORIZED WHEEL CHAIR/SCOOTER AND BATTERY. Because LEVEL/Iberia REFUSED us travel back to the U.S., cancelled our tickets for the flight and left us STRANDED in the Barcelona airport, we stood out as American tourists, and we were targeted and robbed! Robbed of our luggage which contained money (approx $800 US), jewelry and clothes valued at approximately $30,000 US. A Police Report was filed in the Barcelona Airport with the Barcelona Airport Police: Police Report # 1246203/2024. Police report is available if needed. Luckily, I had both passports in my waist pouch so we were able to prove our identity and could leave Barcelona, Spain. In addition to the above items mentioned that were stolen, the charging unit for my motorized wheel chair/scooter was in the stolen luggage as well as our wallets, with credit cards, driver’s licenses, house and car keys. We were stranded once again and in Miami this time. We had no car keys to gain access to our car so that we could drive home and no house keys to gain access to our house. We had to ask a friend late at night to pick us up in Miami and drive us to our home in Parkland, Florida. A friend who lives 102 miles away (one way) and as a favor, drove to Miami to pick us up. Upon arriving back at our house, we had to wake up a neighbor who had our emergency house key to open our door. This is just the start of being inconvenienced at home as a result of LEVEL/Iberia actions in Barcelona. To gain access to our car at Miami International Airport, we had to drive back to Miami International Airport in our second car and hire a mobile locksmith to open my parked car and produce new keys so we could drive it. That set us back $588.00 U.S. But it doesn’t end there. Our wallets, which were stolen contained all our personal information: driver’s licenses, car registration, our home address and house keys. To be safe and feel safe, we had all the house door locks changed so the stolen keys would no longer work in opening the house doors. That set us back another $565.00 U.S. We demand a FULL RE-Imbursement of $1,153.00 U.S. of these costs from LEVEL/Iberia as additional compensation for the inconvenience caused by LEVEL/Iberia actions in Barcelona. And since returning home, I am unable to use my motorized wheel chair/scooter as the battery is dead and I am immobile without it. The charging unit for the motorized wheel chair/scooter is on back order with the manufacturer and I will have to wait until it becomes available. So even at home in the U.S., I am being inconvenienced due to the actions of LEVEL/Iberia in Barcelona. We demand a full refund from LEVEL/Iberia airlines for the one-way airfare for two (2) people, of $609.99 US from Barcelona to Miami which is half of the full roundtrip airfare of $1,219.98 US paid from Miami to Barcelona and Barcelona to Miami. In addition, we demand LEVEL/Iberia repay us for the purchase of our two (2) one-way tickets purchased on Swiss Air from Barcelona to Miami in the amount of $2,709.50 US. The treatment by LEVEL/Iberia airline personnel was atrocious and uncalled for to anyone traveling using your airline but, especially me because I am a disabled person. Neil & Fran Geller 10845 NW 66 Court Parkland, Florida 33076 (954) 464-4201/4202
Neil Geller

Jan 15, 2025
The following was sent to LEVEL/IBERIA airlines who refused payment and referred us to Vueling Airines for compensation. It was extremely upsetting to have experienced this behavior after a wonderful stay in Barcelona. I am a disabled person and require a motorized wheel chair/scooter that is powered by a lithium battery. When departing on LEVEL airline from Miami, December 4, 2024 to Barcelona, the battery was removed from the wheel chair and the wheel chair was checked with the luggage. LEVEL airline personnel read the specifications of the battery and determined I was allowed to carry it on the aircraft in my carry-on. I also confirmed this with Iberia’s Customer Service when I booked two (2) roundtrip tickets and they assured me I could carry the battery on-board with me personally. Departing Barcelona for Miami on December 22, 2024, the LEVEL/Iberia counter agent checked one (1) piece of luggage and provided a claim check for said bag before moving on to check the wheel chair/scooter. I showed the battery specifications and authorization from my healthcare provider to use a motorized wheel chair/scooter to the ticket agent along with our two (2) passports: one (1) for myself and one (1) for my wife. A LEVEL/Iberia supervisor was called to clarify about the battery. IB Agent # 425587 said he was the only Supervisor working and that he had the authority to deny us boarding due to the battery size. LEVEL/Iberia airport personnel refused to let us board the plane with the wheel chair/scooter. LEVEL/Iberia airport personnel would not allow us to bring the same battery on board that LEVEL/Iberia personnel in MIAMI allowed. I explained to the LEVEL/Iberia personnel in Barcelona that LEVEL/Iberia personnel in MIAMI allowed us to board the plane with the battery and fly to Barcelona without any issues. The LEVEL/Iberia Supervisor Agent # 425587 in Barcelona, Spain was not friendly. His tone was very arrogant and nasty. He refused to provide us with his name or employee number when we asked for it. We then asked to speak with “his” supervisor and he denied us access. He said he was the final authority in this situation. After heated discussions (us in English), him, mostly in Spanish (which we don’t understand), he walked away. He returned about 15-minutes later and sat down at the ticket agent’s station and cancelled our return tickets. A security guard was summoned and explained to us that the supervisor had cancelled our return tickets with no mention of our one (1) checked bag. The Security Guard was able to provide us with the Supervisor’s employee number. The Supervisor then stood up and walked away. No other explanation or assistance for my wife or myself to return home. He just cancelled our Tickets!! Ticketing Information for the roundtrip tickets: ConfirmaBon# YB5GFR LEVEL FLT# VY9780 MIAMI-BARCELONA, December 4, 2024 LEVEL FLT# VY9779 BARCELONA_MIAMI, December 22, 2024 Also, LEVEL/Iberia was unable to retrieve the one (1) checked bag at the Barcelona airport. We recovered the one (1) checked bag upon our arrival in Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida. We found another airline the next morning who agreed to let us return to Miami with my wheel motorized chair/scooter and the battery. I was forced to buy two (2) one-way airfare Tickets from Barcelona to Miami on Swiss Air at a cost of $2,709.50 US dollars. The flight left 6:35AM Barcelona time and arrived in Miami via Zurich at 1700 Miami time after flight delays. Swiss Air allowed the motorized wheel chair/scooter on the aircraft as luggage and I carried the lithium battery on board the aircraft as Swiss Air confirmed the battery was within their accepted specs to be on a plane. ONLY LEVEL/Iberia Spain REFUSED TO ALLOW ME TO BOARD WITH THE MOTORIZED WHEEL CHAIR/SCOOTER AND BATTERY. Because LEVEL/Iberia REFUSED us travel back to the U.S., cancelled our tickets for the flight and left us STRANDED in the Barcelona airport, we stood out as American tourists, and we were targeted and robbed! Robbed of our luggage which contained money (approx $800 US), jewelry and clothes valued at approximately $30,000 US. A Police Report was filed in the Barcelona Airport with the Barcelona Airport Police: Police Report # 1246203/2024. Police report is available if needed. Luckily, I had both passports in my waist pouch so we were able to prove our identity and could leave Barcelona, Spain. In addition to the above items mentioned that were stolen, the charging unit for my motorized wheel chair/scooter was in the stolen luggage as well as our wallets, with credit cards, driver’s licenses, house and car keys. We were stranded once again and in Miami this time. We had no car keys to gain access to our car so that we could drive home and no house keys to gain access to our house. We had to ask a friend late at night to pick us up in Miami and drive us to our home in Parkland, Florida. A friend who lives 102 miles away (one way) and as a favor, drove to Miami to pick us up. Upon arriving back at our house, we had to wake up a neighbor who had our emergency house key to open our door. This is just the start of being inconvenienced at home as a result of LEVEL/Iberia actions in Barcelona. To gain access to our car at Miami International Airport, we had to drive back to Miami International Airport in our second car and hire a mobile locksmith to open my parked car and produce new keys so we could drive it. That set us back $588.00 U.S. But it doesn’t end there. Our wallets, which were stolen contained all our personal information: driver’s licenses, car registration, our home address and house keys. To be safe and feel safe, we had all the house door locks changed so the stolen keys would no longer work in opening the house doors. That set us back another $565.00 U.S. We demand a FULL RE-Imbursement of $1,153.00 U.S. of these costs from LEVEL/Iberia as additional compensation for the inconvenience caused by LEVEL/Iberia actions in Barcelona. And since returning home, I am unable to use my motorized wheel chair/scooter as the battery is dead and I am immobile without it. The charging unit for the motorized wheel chair/scooter is on back order with the manufacturer and I will have to wait until it becomes available. So even at home in the U.S., I am being inconvenienced due to the actions of LEVEL/Iberia in Barcelona. We demand a full refund from LEVEL/Iberia airlines for the one-way airfare for two (2) people, of $609.99 US from Barcelona to Miami which is half of the full roundtrip airfare of $1,219.98 US paid from Miami to Barcelona and Barcelona to Miami. In addition, we demand LEVEL/Iberia repay us for the purchase of our two (2) one-way tickets purchased on Swiss Air from Barcelona to Miami in the amount of $2,709.50 US. The treatment by LEVEL/Iberia airline personnel was atrocious and uncalled for to anyone traveling using your airline but, especially me because I am a disabled person. Neil & Fran Geller 10845 NW 66 Court Parkland, Florida 33076 (954) 464-4201/4202
Neil Whitworth

Technical problems

Jan 15, 2025
At 12:54 Jan 15 we were told our 12:35 flight was cancelled. I was booked on the same flight the next day Jan 16 - i was given a hotel and meal voucher. But i have now missed a day of work since i was due back in the office tomorrow and now i will spend that day traveling back to Boston.
Camilla Vilela

No reason given

Jan 14, 2025
Flight was delayed and changed for the day after and it’s the second time this happens with the same airline company. I was notified yesterday at 11pm.
Camilla Vilela Nascimento

No reason given

Jan 14, 2025
My flight got cancelled on the same day of departure without any reason. It’s the second time that I purchase with this airline company and they cancel my flight.

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