Iberia is launching its second A321XLR flight to Washington, DC, in January.Taylor Rains/Business Insider
JetBlue and Iberia chose the same seatmaker for their A321neo business class cabins, but Iberia did not install a sliding door. Mint has doors.
This goes against an industry-wide trend, with many global carriers, such as Korean Air, Air India, and Turkish Airlines, adding the popular feature.
Business Insider toured Iberia’s A321XLR business class in November and found the angled seats and large wings offered more than enough privacy. Iberia likely wanted to save on costly weight and best optimize the cabin’s already limited space.
The Spanish carrier also lacks a designated ‘Studio.’
JetBlue Airways’ A321LR Mint Studio.Thomas Pallini/Business Insider
To cater to more business travelers, JetBlue installed a front-row “Mint Studio” on its A321neos, complete with a companion seat and extra storage. The seat is an upcharge.
Iberia did not include the extra-revenue option, meaning travelers have less choice in business class.
You’ll otherwise get the usual business-class perks on both.
JetBlue (left) and Iberia (right). Both business class cabins are in a 1×1 layout with direct aisle access.Taylor Rains, Thomas Pallini/Business Insider
Because the seats are otherwise exactly the same design, travelers can expect similar comforts. This includes a lie-flat recliner, storage, and an inflight television. Both also include meals, linens, and an amenity kit.
Iberia’s 18.5-inch screen is bigger than JetBlue’s 17-inch one in regular Mint, though the Mint Studio hosts the largest overall at 22 inches.
However, JetBlue does not offer Bluetooth connectivity. Customers on Iberia can connect their own wireless headphones to the business-class screens — and that goes for the economy cabin, too.
Both have nice economy cabins.
The JetBlue (left) and Iberia (right) seat designs are different, but they offer largely the same perks.Taylor Rains, Thomas Pallini/Business Insider
The 3×3 economy cabins offer adjustable headrests, an inflight screen, extra storage slots in the seatback pocket, and linens.
JetBlue’s 10.1-inch screen is smaller than Iberia’s 12-inch Bluetooth one, but JetBlue travelers can connect their phone as a remote. JetBlue also offers free WiFi, while Iberia’s is only free for messaging.
Iberia’s seats recline up to four inches, while JetBlue’s recline three inches. Thanks to Airbus’ wider narrowbody cabin design, both coach options offer 18 inches of width.
Iberia has less legroom and fewer extra space seats in coach.
JetBlue (left) and Iberia’s (right) regular legroom and extra legroom seats.Taylor Rains, Thomas Pallini/Business Insider
JetBlue has several rows of “Even More Space” seats to target flyers willing to pay extra for more legroom. The US carrier also offers an industry-leading 32 inches of legroom — beating out rivals like Delta and United.
Iberia’s 40-inch-pitch extra legroom seats are only in the bulkhead and exit rows, meaning taller travelers have limited options for more space. The legroom is 30-31 inches, putting Iberia on par with US mainlines.
Avoid certain rows if you want a window.
One of the misaligned windows on JetBlue.Thomas Pallini/Business Insider
Iberia does not have a window in row 39. The windows in rows 22 and 23 on JetBlue’s A321LR and rows 23 and 24 on its A321neos are missing or misaligned.
If you pay extra for a window seat with hopes of a view, it’s best to avoid these rows.
JetBlue doesn’t offer hot meals in economy anymore.
One of the hot meals JetBlue used to serve on its flights. Don’t expect this grandeur anymore.Thomas Pallini/Business Insider
In October, JetBlue stopped serving hot meals in economy on transatlantic flights in an effort to cut costs. Cold meals are now served, like a crepe for breakfast, a chicken grain bowl for lunch, or a pesto pasta salad for dinner.
Still, the meals come included in the fare — something that distinguishes JetBlue from other low-cost options like Norse Atlantic Airways where food costs extra.
Iberia customers can expect hot meals in coach, which is in line with what mainline carriers offer across the Atlantic.
Don’t miss the hidden lavatory on Iberia.
One of Iberia’s three aft lavatories is hidden behind a flight attendant jumpseat.Taylor Rains/Business Insider
Coach travelers on Iberia share three lavatories in the aft cabin, but the high-capacity cabin means the queue can get long and crowded — especially if the third one is overlooked, as can be the case.
It’s located behind the flight attendant jump seat.
The A321neo narrowbodies offer convenience that widebodies don’t.
JetBlue Airways’ first Airbus A321neoLR.Thomas Pallini/Insider
Airbus’ new long-ranged jets are changing the way people fly to Europe. Some people may worry about the smaller plane, but it has its benefits.
The tinier cabin may be cozier, plus deplaning and boarding are much quicker thanks to fewer people — and may be a saving grace during tight layovers.
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