In the heart of Madrid, next to the emblematic Plaza de las Letras (C/ Alameda, 15), has opened its doors a unique experience that invites us to fly without taking off from the ground. It is about Iberia Madrid Spacea Pop-up of 1,000 square meters located in the unique building of the Belgian Serrería Cultural Space, which for the fourth consecutive year brings to the capital the novelties that the airline offers aboard its flights.
From May 21 to June 22, this original proposal will serve as a meeting point for aviation lovers, gastronomy, technology and culture, as well as whoever wants to live on the mainland which means traveling with Iberia.
What most attracts attention when entering are flight simulators. The first is the classic: it places you in command of the cabin of a real planeallowing visitors to be pilots for a day. With the help of an instructor, you can execute takeoffs and landings in some of the emblematic destinations that Iberia flies, all in a hyperrealistic environment. But the most striking and adrenalin novelty is the Birdly simulator. This ingenious device combines virtual reality glasses (RV) and a movement system so that whoever uses it can experience the feeling of flying like a bird.
Experience is not only visual, but also physical: the body leans, moves and moves in synchrony with images for total immersion. Without a doubt, one of the great attractions for families, young people and lovers of technological innovation. In addition, in the Iberia space visitors can try the Apple VisionRV glasses that allow the interior of an airplane engine to be explored, disassemble it and know piece by piece its operation. A didactic and fascinating trip for fans engineering and aviation.
Another of the star attractions is the possibility of knowing and trying The new Business seats of the A321xlr, the most recent plane in the Iberia fleet, of which it was world pitcher airline in November. The seats, designed to offer maximum comfort, are “full flat”: they become totally flat beds and are arranged in the form of spike. This guarantees each passenger direct access to the window and the hall. Thus privacy and comfort is achieved on long -distance flights.
But the experience does not end there. They can also Visit the A350 cabins, the biggest plane and Iberia technological, and the premium tourist seats and tourist. All this in a detail that will delight the most sibaritas: Iberia Plus customers can taste the menu that is served in Business class, prepared by DO & CO with seasonal and local products.
However, space is not limited to technological. In its three floors, you can also know the social impact of the airline in its destinationswith special attention to accessibility and sustainability. Iberia’s commitment to the communities he flies is palpable through a series of information screens and videos that show initiatives with Olympic athletes or stories such as “The guitar flies”: the international tour that made the last guitar made for Paco de Lucía, accompanied by special concerts organized by Iberia.
He “Talent on board” program It offers in the Madrid space live meetings with artists, athletes and creators from different disciplines, from Rozalén and Christina Rosenvinge to chef Hugo Muñoz-Ugo Chan, with podcasts, workshops, tastings and talks open to the public. To the offer is added a store with exclusive items: from the models of the A321xlr, to historical uniforms.
The entrance and all the activities of the Iberia space are free, although some require prior reservation through the official website. From Monday to Wednesday opens from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., from Thursday to Saturday extends its schedule until 23:00, and on Sundays it closes at 7:00 p.m.