Iberia opens on 10 September 2026 in Terminal 4 at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas the Emerald Lounge Sorolla. The new premium lounge covers around 800 square metres, has 128 seats and is located in a central area of T4, beyond security. According to Iberia, access is available to particularly high-tier frequent flyers at the levels of Platino, Platino Prime, Infinita, Infinita Prime and Singular, whose short- and medium-haul flights depart from gates H, J, K or M.
Iberia’s presentation describes the lounge as focusing on four areas: quality, personal service, Spanish gastronomy and wellbeing. Guests are to be welcomed and assisted by a dedicated service. The lounge will also have quiet areas for working and resting, as well as food and drink centred on Spanish cuisine. The company has not yet published specific figures for investment costs, the operating model or expected effects on passenger numbers.
The opening is part of Plan de Vuelo 2030, Iberia’s strategic agenda. The programme aims to gradually expand product quality and capacity by 2030. The new lounge in Madrid-Barajas is seen by the airline as one element in strengthening the customer experience before boarding. Iberia had previously identified additional premium ground services as an objective under this plan; the Emerald Lounge Sorolla is now a concrete step at its Madrid hub.
For Madrid-Barajas Airport, the opening expands the premium offering in Terminal 4, the Iberia Group’s main terminal. According to the company, the lounge is aimed primarily at demand from business travellers and status customers on short- and medium-haul routes. No information is available on a possible expansion to other user groups or terminal areas.
The key details announced today are based on statements from the airline and Spanish media reports. The announcement confirms the opening date of 10 September 2026 and the lounge’s eligibility criteria and departure areas. No further economic figures or effects on existing facilities in Terminal 4 have been quantified.
Editor: Daniel Mayer (Article created with AI assistance).