transatlantic · 8h 10m · 6,749 km
Chicago to Madrid
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In business class, Iberia's Business Plus (A350-900) leads the field with a 6.9/10.In premium economy, Iberia's Premium Economy (A350-900) leads the field with a 5.2/10.
Quick pick
Fly Iberia. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
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 Iberia. It has a bigger screen (12" vs 9").
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, Iberia's Business Plus (A350-900) leads the field with a 6.9/10.
- In premium economy, Iberia's Premium Economy (A350-900) leads the field with a 5.2/10.
- In economy, Iberia's Economy (A350-900) leads the field with a 4.4/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: American or Iberia on ORD-MAD?
Business Plus (Iberia, A350-900) edges out Flagship Business (American Airlines, 787-8) in business, scoring 6.9/10 vs 6.3. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power.
Which is better in premium economy: American or Iberia on ORD-MAD?
Premium Economy (Iberia, A350-900) edges out Premium Economy (American Airlines, 787-8) in premium economy, scoring 5.2/10 vs 4.4. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power.
Which is better in economy: American or Iberia on ORD-MAD?
Economy (Iberia, A350-900) edges out Main Cabin (American Airlines, 787-8) in economy, scoring 4.4/10 vs 3.8. The deciding factor: USB-C only vs no power.
What are the best seats in American Flagship Business on ORD-MAD?
Best: Forward-facing window seats for privacy. Avoid: Rear-facing seats feel narrower due to fixed armrests. Adjacent seats share a structural base — movement transfers. Safran Concept D in alternating forward/rear-facing 1-2-1. AA's weakest widebody business product. B&O headphones. Casper duvet (no mattress pad). Panasonic satellite wifi (paid, slow). Pre-orderable meals.
What are the best seats in Iberia Business Plus on ORD-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 ORD-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 ORD-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.