Iberia launches Avios flash sale: flights to the US from 6,400 points, but watch out for blocked transfers

Iberia has launched one of the most aggressive promotions in recent months: Award flights between Spain and the United States starting at just 6,400 Avios per route. A rare opportunity that makes it possible to organize a fall trip, even during the Thanksgiving season, at virtually symbolic costs.

The promotion does not stop at the United States: Iberia is offering up to the 60% discount also on routes from Madrid to Latin America. (Mexico City from 8,000 Avios, Bogotá, Santo Domingo, Montevideo) and to other European and domestic destinations.

Some examples of the Avios discounted rates with Iberia

It is possible to fly to the U.S., from Madrid, for very few Avios. 6,400 for New York or 8,000 for Miami.

In practice, flying across the ocean costs little more than a Rome/Madrid flight.

But even the flight from the Spanish capital to Doha, home of Qatar and Iberia's partner in the Avios family costs 6,400 miles.

Also on offer are tickets to destinations in South America, for example Sao Paulo costs only 12,500 avios.

The Avios transfer node

As we reported on The Flight Club, this promo comes at a particular time: British Airways has suspended the "Combine My Avios" function., which allowed points to be moved between BA, Iberia and Aer Lingus accounts. The decision was made after a series of scams exploiting the system's vulnerability.

The result is. it is not possible to transfer Avios from BA to Iberia, just when they would be needed to take advantage of these bargain fares. This is reportedly a temporary measure pending a new, more secure platform, but in the meantime those who do not already have Avios available on Iberia risk being excluded from the promo.

In conclusion

Excellent opportunity by Iberia to redeem an award ticket at a very derisory price, too bad only that the availability of the best cabins is practically sold out.

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