Reply To: LON-MAD flights strategy connecting to Iberia long haul

[mzb]

Flew MEX-MAD on an award, and then connecting to a separate MAD-LHR award ticket back in November. the MEX flight landed around the same time as yours. Couple of data points:
– Connecting T4S to T4S (where all BA LHR flights leave from, as well as the IB widebody departure) is a breeze. This is useful for HBO only travel (or if only one of you decides to pick up and re-check luggage)
– Picking up luggage and rechecking-in on an EU passport, took me a good 45 mins and there was hardly any waiting (other than at passport control). It just takes a long time.
– The Velazquez lounge (T4S) is a really nice place to stay for 3-4 hours, especially before 4pm where there is a nice lunch spread. Good showers as well.
– Be aware of the BA check in desk opening times, don’t think they open before 2 hrs ahead of the departure time (maybe 3?). Iberia desks are of course open all the time.

Hope that helps.