transatlantic · 7h 30m · 5,769 km
New York (JFK) to Madrid
3 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked
In business class, Iberia's Business Plus (A350-900) edges out the field with a 6.9/10.In premium economy, Iberia's Premium Economy (A350-900) edges out the field with a 5.2/10.
Quick pick
Fly Iberia. It has a wider seat (21.5" vs 20").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Iberia. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Delta. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on Iberia).
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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Route insights
- In business class, Iberia's Business Plus (A350-900) edges out the field with a 6.9/10.
- In premium economy, Iberia's Premium Economy (A350-900) edges out the field with a 5.2/10.
- In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (A330-300) edges out the field with a 4.8/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: American or Iberia on JFK-MAD?
Business Plus (Iberia, A350-900) beats Flagship Business (American Airlines, 777-200ER) in business, scoring 6.9/10 vs 5.9. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power.
Which is better in premium economy: American or Iberia on JFK-MAD?
Premium Economy (Iberia, A350-900) edges out Premium Economy (American Airlines, 777-200ER) in premium economy, scoring 5.2/10 vs 4.5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power.
Which is better in economy: American or Iberia on JFK-MAD?
Economy (Iberia, A350-900) edges out Economy (American Airlines, 777-200ER) in economy, scoring 4.4/10 vs 3.6. The deciding factor: complimentary meals vs buy on board.
Which is better in business: American or Delta on JFK-MAD?
Delta One (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) edges out Flagship Business (American Airlines, 777-200ER) in business, scoring 6.7/10 vs 5.9. The deciding factor: a 80"-long bed vs 75". American Airlines fights back on seat width.
Which is better in premium economy: American or Delta on JFK-MAD?
Delta Premium Select (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) edges out Premium Economy (American Airlines, 777-200ER) in premium economy, scoring 5/10 vs 4.5. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi.
Which is better in economy: American or Delta on JFK-MAD?
Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) beats Economy (American Airlines, 777-200ER) in economy, scoring 4.8/10 vs 3.6. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi. American Airlines fights back on entertainment.
Which is better in business: Iberia or Delta on JFK-MAD?
Business Plus (Iberia, A350-900) and Delta One (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) score virtually the same in business: 6.9 vs 6.7/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs no power — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in premium economy: Iberia or Delta on JFK-MAD?
Premium Economy (Iberia, A350-900) and Delta Premium Select (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) score virtually the same in premium economy: 5.2 vs 5/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs no power — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: Iberia or Delta on JFK-MAD?
Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) edges out Economy (Iberia, A350-900) in economy, scoring 4.8/10 vs 4.4. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi. Iberia fights back on entertainment and power.
What are the best seats in American Flagship Business on JFK-MAD?
Best: True window seats in odd rows for best privacy. Avoid: Even-row window seats face the aisle. Concept D herringbone — direct aisle access but no door. Pre-retrofit; Flagship Suite upgrade scheduled 2027+. 18-inch IFE is larger than 787 variant.
What are the best seats in American Premium Economy on JFK-MAD?
Best: Window pairs for 2-across privacy. Avoid: Inner center seats. 2-4-2 layout. 12-inch IFE. Enhanced meals with alcohol.
What are the best seats in American Economy on JFK-MAD?
Best: Main Cabin Extra rows for extra pitch. Avoid: Last rows near lavatories. 3-4-3 economy. 10.6-inch IFE. Main Cabin Extra available for additional legroom.
What are the best seats in Iberia Business Plus on JFK-MAD?
Best: True solo window seats (honeycomb layout) for maximum privacy. Center pairs with electronic divider work well for couples. Avoid: Row 1 can be close to the galley. Check which aircraft has the Recaro CL6720 with doors vs the older Stelia Solstys III without doors. Newer A350-900 deliveries have Recaro CL6720 suites with sliding privacy doors in a staggered 1-2-1 honeycomb layout. Older aircraft have Stelia Solstys III without doors. 18.5-inch Panasonic 4K touchscreens. Center pairs have electronic full-length privacy dividers. 79-inch fully flat bed. Bluetooth audio. Dine-on-demand service with Spanish cuisine.
What are the best seats in Iberia Premium Economy on JFK-MAD?
Best: Window pairs (A-B or J-K) for couples with direct window and aisle access. Avoid: Inner center seats (E, F) in the 2-4-2 have no aisle or window access. 8-abreast seating (vs 9-abreast in economy) means wider seats. 37-inch pitch with leg rest and foot rest. 18 cm of recline. Dedicated cabin with priority boarding. 13.3-inch IFE screens. AC power and USB at every seat.
What are the best seats in Iberia Economy on JFK-MAD?
Best: Exit row seats for extra legroom. Window seats throughout for sleeping. Avoid: Last rows near galley and lavatories. Middle seats (B, E, H) throughout. Standard 3-3-3 economy on A350. 18.1-inch seat width is slightly wider than average. Newer NPS (New Production Standard) aircraft have Panasonic Next IFE with 12-inch 4K screens. AC power between seats. Complimentary meals on long-haul with up to 3 meal services on 9+ hour flights. Blanket and pillow provided.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta One on JFK-MAD?
Best: Window seats in odd rows for the most privacy with herringbone stagger. Avoid: Even-row window seats are closer to the aisle. Footwell can be tight on taller passengers. Reverse herringbone 1-2-1 without doors. Safran Cirrus III (not Thompson Vantage suites — those are on the A330-900neo). 15.4-inch IFE. Free Viasat wifi. Someone Somewhere amenity kit. Delta retrofit to Thompson Vantage XL suites with doors expected ~2027.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta Premium Select on JFK-MAD?
Best: Window pairs for only 2 across. Avoid: Center section middle seat. 2-3-2 premium economy. 13.3-inch IFE. Free wifi. NC headphones provided.
What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on JFK-MAD?
Best: The 2-4-2 layout means no middle seat in window pairs — better than 3-3-3. Avoid: Inner seats in the center 4-section. 2-4-2 economy (wider than typical 3-3-3). 9-inch IFE. Free wifi.