# A Series of (un)Fortunate Events in Spain

_May 30 02:02_

Tags: Air Canada, British Airways, Iberia, Iberia Airlines, United Airlines, Hotel Palacio De Santa Paula, JW Marriott Hotel Madrid, La Zambra Resort, Marriott Bonvoy, Thompson Madrid

A trip report covering point redemptions on Iberia and Air Canada, including Avios and Aeroplan usage, alongside experiences with baggage delays and flight cancellations in Spain

## Summary

The author details a trip to Spain involving complex point redemptions and operational hiccups. **Flights:**
- Toronto to Boston: Air Canada Economy ($62 USD via United Travel Bank).
- Boston to Madrid: Iberia Business Class (40,500 Avios + $171 taxes/feels).
- Madrid to Toronto: Air Canada Premium Economy Latitude (72,000 Aeroplan points), upgraded to Business Class using 11 e-Upgrade credits. **Hotels:**
- JW Marriott Madrid: 85K free night awards.
- Thompson Madrid (Hyatt): 25,000 World of Hyatt points/night.
- Hotel Palacio De Santa Paula (Autograph Collection): Industry rate.
- La Zambra Resort (Unbound Collection by Hyatt): First night via Fine Hotels & Resorts, subsequent nights via 20,000 World of Hyatt points/night. **Events:**
- Iberia flight delayed by one hour; baggage delayed (tracked via Apple tag).
- Reported missing bag via Property Irregularity Report (PIR).
- Mention of Montreal Convention liability for baggage (~$3,000 CAD cap).
- Flight home cancelled. The article serves as a narrative trip report with specific redemption data

## Why it matters

Affects 6 airline programs (Air Canada, British Airways, Iberia...). Spans 6 hotel programs (Hotel Palacio De Santa Paula, JW Marriott Hotel Madrid, La Zambra Resort...). Card-issuer angle via American Express.

## Sources cited

- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/insights/series-of-unfortunate-events-travel-mishaps-spain) — A Series of (un)Fortunate Events in Spain

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