J, you did absolutely nothing wrong. If that picture bothered the woman she needed to move. I would have continued with the blog. She was offered a solution.

The more they mention to you that it’s not because you’re black, the more they list the significant black people in their lives, let’s you know the problem they have with you is because you’re BLACK. How does taking a photo 🤳 of your seat scare her? She got on that plane with the intention of having an issue with someone, anyone. Great video though 😅😊

Your video was fine. You covered the basics--leg room, tray table and meal being the most important. Sorry you had a bad experience. Three flights a charm!

You are being way too diplomatic and kind! That lady was being unreasonable! I'm guessing when the flight attendant didn't agree with her she had to backtrack and make excuses (saying it's not about race etc) Keep on doing the flight reviews they're really interesting!

the husbands always black or they have black friends LOL

You were not photographing her, so her reaction was unreasonable. She may not have been racist, but she sure was unreasonable! Thank you for the video!

1) if you have to SAY it’s not about race..it probably is. 2). Some people may have secrets of their own and it may not be you. 3)it was nice to see that the resolution was amicable.

If you were scaring her, she wasn't married to a black man....my opinion! That's something she made up. You have every right to film for your vlog as long as no other person wasn't in the video (like you did). I would've kept filming.

Hi Jay, the business class experience you had on the intra-European flights is typical. I flew an intra-European flight on Lufthansa. The first 3 or 4 rows were considered business class. However, business class was not a separate cabin from economy (no curtain or wall separating the two). Like your flight, the middle seat was blocked with what looked like a tray table. I found that leg of my business class journey somewhat disappointing. Sorry about that strange woman. Some people just want to start trouble.

J my White husband and I enjoy your videos and after an extremely long time of listening to people tell me some of my best friends are black, I think that person had a problem with Black people in general. You did the right thing de-escalation considering it was a 2 hour flight.

J you did nothing wrong . She was just rude and Ignorant and I don’t buy her story that it’s not about race. I will leave it there . keep doing a wonderful job . Thank you

Omg, J, people are the worst! I'm so disappointed for you. You overcame this ugly incident magnificently, though. I hope the rest of your journey is better. Always love your videos, even the shorter ones.

You're so scary J! 😂 Have a great trip in Europe. I really enjoyed the video btw

WOW the things WE do to make Other people comfortable because of Our Service attitude lol, usually when I board a plane I make a funny comment to First-class passengers as I'm walking to my normal seat, I say This is Niceeee this is where I SHOULD BE anyone want to trade Seats😂😂and They give me the weirdest look as I'm laughing on my way to Non-first class seats😅😅😅 yes I enjoy it a lot!!

Such is the life of JTHENOMAD. Love your videos, I learn so much from them. You are a first class citizen.

Hey J. Was gonna say 3 business seats but the mid seat blocked. The A320 is like the regular JetBlue plane. Thanks for sharing what you could.

Sorry you had to go through that with the Passenger J.

There’s a KAREN’s😱😱😱🤣🤣🤣 everywhere we’re not safe. Happy holidays you’re awesome enjoy your videos.

I used miles to fly Business class in Oct/2022 to fly to Barcelona for the Wonder TA. My flight was technically on Finnair, which was outstanding from Seattle to Helsinki, and I had one of the famous Throne seats. I had to change planes to Barcelona, and although it was still Finnair, it was an Iberia plane to Barcelona. Same situation, a basic economy seat with middle seat blocked. My flight to Barcelona was 4 hrs, and we did get a meal. Not that great for Business class, but it was decent. It definitely wasn’t very comfortable for 4 hrs., but thankfully I didn’t come across any rude passengers.

Thanks Jay for your video as always. I flew Iberia in 1990, I remember the entire first section was taken over by a very rich family, they brought their own staff along with food, drinks and music. They had a party!! I can only assume the family was very special.

Sorry for such an embarrassing Karen encounter. And I’ll have you know some of my best friends are black..lol Merry Christmas J.

J: "Worst flight ever." Me: "Did the airplane land?"

It's your right to take pictures... if she did not like it, then she should of moved. Why did she bring up race in the first place, hummm?

I am so sorry you had to experience this. So glad it was only a 2 hour flight and not a trans atlantic flight.

I guess since the flight was only 2 hours long the "business class" would be OK (ignoring the freaky woman). Plus it was only 45 bucks more. Not exactly a premium product. Nice video in spite of the challenges, J.

Man, she acted like she was a wanted person and didn’t want to be seen/found out 🤔🤔🤔

$258 for an economy class ticket from Paris to Madrid is a rip off. Iberia is part of the IAG group which includes British Airways. They have an air miles/loyalty program called AVIOS. I believe you can collect these in the US, and use them on domestic flights in the US on American/Alaska airlines as well as BA/Iberia for international flights. Collecting AVIOS makes flying much cheaper and the overall cost of travelling business less than the price of an economy ticket. I flew from London Gatwick to Madrid and returned to London Heathrow in October,. Economy class on the way out and Business on the way back (including lounge access at Madrid) for £50 +24,000 AVIOS. BA Club Europe although the same seat layout is a much better experience than Iberia btw. The food is very good for a short haul flight and you have champagne on tap.

My worst business class experience was Iberia too (again nothing to do with the airline). Long haul Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, spacious seat, great food and ok entertainment (though not a patch on Emirates entertainment). The issue was about 5 drunken wealthy Russians (jewellery and Rolexes on display) who drank entire tumblers of neat whisk, one after the other. When the stewardess (a really petite sweet Spanish lady) said she couldn’t serve them anymore one of these entitled thugs, now blind drunk, got up towering above her yelling that her job was to serve them. Two of us got up to offer her support and the male steward appeared and he was being yelled at too. The steward told the guy if he didn’t calm down the captain would contact Rio and he would be removed by the authorities. This defused the situation somewhat but the atmosphere remained ugly until we landed. The absolute worst people I’ve ever encountered travelling.

Love the Flight Travel Videos as well as cruise videos, great your showing your ✈️ flights..nice..take it easy..

I agree that your seat was not technically business class with the exception of the booze and being able to board first and exit first. I wonder how they transport a claustrophobic person in a bus crammed to the max?. Sounds like you handled the situation perfectly.

I remember I flew Iberia with my school going from Spain to Italy. only time I ever actually felt unsafe on a plane.

Welcome to Madrid! I promise we’re not half as crazy as that lady!

I’m looking forward to getting your opinion on EmIrates Business Class.Thanks for the review.

Airbus 320a is my favorite plane with delta.. very comfy. The worst plane ever is CRJ 900 with delta connection!! The space so small not even a 5’2 person will have room!

A great video Justin and we all know that the woman was wrong and it was about race, that’s why she brought it up. Never heard of a person taking a selfie and it made someone scared 🤦🏽‍♀️

Crazy stuff... Merry Christmas J, AJ

Now J, you tell us all the time to Take it Easy😂😂 she needed a chill pill or Titos

I flew Itia from Rome to Cairo, Egypt. They too block the middle seat. I ended up on a row alone so i could stretch out across all 3 seats. Also i don't like the get on the bus to catch your flight thing.

Mid seat blocked is the standard in Business class for flights less than 3-4 hours across Europe. There are a lot of Airbus 320s for this kind of flights with this configuration. Paris airport uses a lot of buses, in Madrid airport I've never used a bus, I think it depends on the airport and the airline. Best thing about Business class in Iberia is the VIP lounge when you fly from Madrid, it's normally cheap for european flights and has great food, drinks and facilities. Hope you enjoy Madrid, best city in the world!

I'm sure enjoying your latest type of vlogs with the flight experiences.

Yep...maps are deceiving bu tif you're flying business class through Europe...that's the standard. Blocked middle seat

The fact that she had to tell you she is married to a black person means it was an issue of race.

All intra Europe business class is like this. It’s not really worth it except for things like premium check in, fast track, lounge access and free drinks plus small meal

It may have been the worst ever, but I'm sure you were by far the most/best looking person ever on that flight. ♥ ♥

Jay, if it was me across the aisle, I would have asked if you could take a selfie with me! ❤ 👍🏼

You're always a gentleman, J. Sorry for the crappy flight, sounds like that woman has some anxiety, nothing to do with you. Great video. Enjoy Madrid🎉

Really enjoy your videos, I’ve always been afraid to fly Iberia, because people said that the food was nasty, and the planes were dirty. So there’s still a big question mark in my head as to whether I want to fly them or not.

I got burned BADLY by Iberia during 2020. While other airlines HONORED their flights for almost 2 years, Iberia DID NOT. They offered credit instead of refunds, when it was clearly a time when Americans were banned from entering Spain. There was absolutely no way to use the credit during that time period. A year before the pandemic, I used them to fly and it was TERRIBLE. A four hour delay with no explanation. Due to the way they handle airlines in Spanish airports, the security staff are the only people at the gate, no representatives. They had no customer service. Finally found a woman to ask questions. I said, its getting late. Will you be able to help if we need Rooms for the night? She was the only person of many to be helpful. One out of a dozen. It was pathetic. I said never again, but banked on them one more time? Now I officially will say NEVER AGAIN.

Always has to be that one person... Sorry you missed your opportunity Jay.

J you are too nice!!! These people who act like this hopefully have miserable lives!! So sad.

If the $45 was on breakfast, dinner or lunch time and you have access to the lunch, it is OK. Note that I compare this as if you pay exit row seats, so taken into account hwwhat you paid and what you get it is not a BIG DRAMA

“My husband is black” 😂🤣😂🤣😂 DWL.

These seats for European Business Class are pretty standard fare. I've flown in European Business Class with Iberia, Air France, and British Airways. They are pretty much the same. One blocked middle seat in rows of 3/3 configuration. As far as the lady goes, I would have ignored her and not engaged in her craziness. Maybe she had a warrant through Interpol and didn't want to be discovered. LOL

04:40 You are a great vlogger. Don't let the cynics interfere with your great in flight experience. 😊 On the positive side you had more time to enjoy the meal and not recorded every detail.

The seating arrangement is standard for business class in Europe. Iberia is not the best airline when it comes to comfort and catering, BA and Finnair are better but it is exactly the same seat on the whole of the A300 family of aircraft, the difference is the service. Some airlines need to be avoided at all cost but some are really good.

The backgrounds in the video are gorgeous the cinematography looks great

Business class in Europe is terrible, unless you’re on a wide body aircraft. Iberia fly an a330 from Madrid to London - I had lay flat seat. Finnair fly an a350 from London to Helsinki - same thing. You have to see what aircraft it is prior to purchase. They’ll charge the same but have totally different experiences.

I would have taken the deal too. Most short flights you don’t get a meal.

A crazy man with a camera-phone, that's sooo scaaaary!

Here is the thing, the business class flights in Europe are not the best, but they are much better than US carrier. The 45 US dollar upgrade would have been used in the lounge.

For decades Iberia has been decent. Not horrible, not stellar.

The lady should have moved to another seat. I have flown from Madrid to N Y. I loved the airline . Everything was perfect. Meow meow 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Love the travel videos 👍

Most European business class have standard economy seats with the middle seat free. Most, but not all, an SAS flight from Manchester (UK) to Bergen had all three seats occupied. Worst ever business class. Shame about the lady, but what can you do? I enjoy your content.

Hey J., You have the best times, lol. ☮

Why in the world did that lady get so upset over absolutely nothing???

International Karens will be Karens…. Where is the civility of having a conversation when you feel there may be an issue? No, instead she runs and tells? 😂

business Class in Europe aren't the same in North America. It's basically economy seats with space but middle seat blocked..

Broo…. That was standard economic seat 😂😂😳😳 Oh wowwwww thats crazy with the woman !!!

You are a gentleman, you just happened upon a Karen in the wild..

My understanding about European shorthaul business class is although the seats suck, its supposed to be better with meals unfortunately that didn't seem to be the case on your flight

I see you are wearing a Paris 2024 Olympic cap. I will be n France in March and will get one too -)

There are Karens in Europe too! 🤣

Euro business class is terrible. All you get is lounge access and a meal on board. Most don’t even have extra room. That lady is nuts sorry she ruined your flight!

I enjoyed the story and the video. As you must know by now, people are basically nuts but they do make for good stories on the videos. ha ha

When things go well on an Iberia flight, it’s pretty good. If something goes awry, they deal with it poorly. We had an aircraft substitution, the replacement did not have Premium Economy that we had paid for, and they refused any monetary adjustment! I tried for months. Despite my receipts showing premium economy, they insisted I had paid for economy and paid for economy! I do concur with your comment about the cabin crew - very professional and friendly. Just a heads up. Within Europe, I discovered they have Iberia Express which isn’t as nice as the transatlantic Iberia.

Lufthansa business class within the EU is the same. They just block out the middle seat.

It sounds like if that woman was “scared” of you filming, she needs to not fly. You are perfectly and legally allowed to film in a public place. Also, if what you’re filming does show other people, there’s nothing illegal about that either.

I dont think the 45.00 upgrade was worth it. Was is really business class? I would have rather been in first class. Also when people say it's not about race, it usually is!

I truly enjoy your reviews, both cruise and airline. I might suggest a change of the title of this review as it makes it seem Iberia is a bad airline (Worst EVER) and cause a negative thought in the mind of someone who has not flown with the airline before. That would refer to myself, as I am doing research on Iberia as we are flying them later this spring. After viewing all of the video it was not the airline, but another passenger that caused the issue. Again, thanks for your reviews and keep them coming!

I would have offered her the wing seat. 😂

That woman should never go to theme parks!

Iberia is the worse airline ever!

Still a good video, I like the flight reviews, and NOT going to do Iberia, lol!

Wow. That lady was really on one. 🙄 Sorry you had such an unpleasant experience.

The blocked middle seat is typical for business class for flights within Europe on European carriers.

I think you were within your rights to film your experience as you saw fit to record every step of the way and we thank you for your boldness in doing so ,you are not wrong ,you are not the only one who has had a bad experience with iberia ,my best friend paid a but load to travel with her 2 young children from Alicante connecting flight at Madrid then a 10 hour flight to Miami ,she shopped for months buying all the outfits for herself and especially for her 2 daughters ,cost a mini fortune ,only to arrive at Miami to learn that iberia had not put there luggage on the Miami flight so they are with the same clothes as when i waved them off from Spain ,iberia have been so irresponsible,tje cruise ship have called iberia 3 times in the same say only to have that person cut them off .a once in a live time trip to be ruined by iberia not being professional

Iberia is so racist. I am surprised they haven't been exposed or shut down. I am black and they are happy being nice and greeting other people on the plane but when I stepped foot on the plane or when I left there was silence or no greeting. This action was so blatantly racist towards me, they felt unwelcomed by my presence.

That woman’s comfort is not your responsibility. She should’ve moved and you should’ve kept recording.

Sounds like someone is jealous about what you do

That’s how business class is intra Europe on all the carriers

That’s kinda sad. Like what if it was just regular ol’ me in that exact seat/flight trying to just take a selfie? 🤳 are people really that “scared” of someone else, in their own area, minding their own business, are they really so scared of their safety? I can understand if it was all loud and continuously disrupting others, but to me, you always seem to just shoot your footage and stay to yourself. And maybe she’s just paranoid about every little thing…and if that’s the case, maybe people should just stay home. It’s a great big world out there and if every person cries over every little thing, the planes ✈️ trains 🚂 ships 🚢 and all other transportation will never get to their destinations bc everyone is so paranoid 😏 Safe travels and better luck next time ❤

You are way to kind.

Great video - sorry you had to deal with someone no reasonable. you inspire me to make better KZfaq videos!

Nope not me I’m petty I’m Videoing my experience.. That lady needs help .. sorry you had a bad experience

It would’ve been better if you would to continue doing the video on the flight that’s the whole purpose of creating a blog. Some people or shall I say a lot of people have to understand that nobody care about them to the point they want to record them. And telling me her husband is Black really does nothing to me. The point is as a blogger I prefer to make the blog on my experience. Some people just go too far with that nonsense and their insecurities should not have to disrupt my day. People like that should be secluded because that means any old thing can bother them. And that’s not my fault or anyone else’s fault.

sound volume is either too low or too high on this video. Intercontinental EU business class is mostly like this. No fancy seat, just the middle blocked off.

Yeah that Airbus wasn’t fitted for business class, its coach with a seat blocked. Narcissistic passengers are the worst.

Dang dude, that lady crossed the line. And it probably was a race thing. I don't know whether that lady was Spanish herself but racism towards black people is waaay more prevalent and normalized in Spain and to be honest, across Europe as a whole. People in Spain, and other European countries, still use the n-word freely, especially the older generation. Good that you kept your cool though and deescalated the situation.

Good vlogging Poor her she was just upset about her situation.