Iberia has announced a major transformation of its loyalty program, Iberia Plus, into Club Iberia Plus. This change aims follows the recent update from British Airways (IAG partner) and aims to provide members with more benefits, an improved earning structure, and new elite tiers.

Contents

• New Elite Points System
• New Elite Tier: Platino Prime
• Additional Elite Points for Certain Flights
• More Ways to Earn Elite Points
• Examples
• What This Means for Iberia Plus Members
• Maximize Your Club Iberia Plus Points

New Elite Points System

Starting April 1st, 2025, Iberia is switching from distance-based elite qualification to a spend-based model. You’ll now earn Elite Points per Euro spent rather than based on miles flown.

How You Earn Elite Points

• Flights with Iberia Group:
  • €1 spent = 1 Elite Point (excluding taxes and fees)
  • Applies to base fares and carrier-imposed charges, as well as extras like baggage fees and seat selection.
• Flights with partners: Extra Elite Points based on fare conditions.
• Spending with Iberia Plus partners:
  • 10 Avios earned = 1 Elite Point

This means that moving up through the tiers is now easier, as spending with Iberia’s partners also counts towards elite status.

New Elite Tier: Platino Prime

Iberia is also introducing a new elite status: Platino Prime. Here’s a breakdown of the updated tier requirements:

Tier	Required Elite Points	Required Flights
Plata	3,500	20
Oro	7,500	40
Platino	20,000	90
Platino Prime	30,000	N/A
Infinita	400,000	N/A
Infinita Prime	640,000	N/A

Additional Elite Points for Certain Flights

Depending on your destination and cabin class, you’ll earn extra Elite Points per flight:

Short & Medium Haul (≤3,000 miles)

Cabin	Optima	Confort	Flexible
Economy	75	125	150
Business	175	250	275

Long Haul (>3,000 miles)

Cabin	Economy	Premium Economy	Business	Business (Latin America)
Optima	150	275	350	450
Confort	225	300	450	550
Flexible	250	325	500	600

More Ways to Earn Elite Points

• Shopping & Partner Brands:
  • 10 Avios earned = 1 Elite Point
  • Up to 30% of your total Elite Points can come from Iberia’s partners.
• Fewer Flights Required for Status Qualification:
  • The number of required flights to qualify based on segments has been reduced.

Examples

Here are two examples brought up by Iberia:

What This Means for Iberia Plus Members

These changes make elite status more accessible for travelers who spend more on tickets and extra services, rather than flying long distances. The introduction of Platino Prime offers an exclusive new level with additional perks.

For frequent Iberia flyers, these updates may accelerate elite qualification while providing more flexibility in how status is earned.

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