Overview

• On August 5, an Iberia flight from Buenos Aires to Madrid served kosher meals marked “Free Palestine” or initials “FP” in marker on trays for Jewish passengers.
• Passenger Salvador Auday alerted cabin crew, who apologized for the markings but offered no further resolution.
• The Delegation of Argentine Jewish Associations has filed formal complaints with Spain’s civil aviation authority, condemning the episode as discriminatory.
• Iberia has acknowledged crew apologies but has not announced a formal inquiry or supplier review to prevent similar incidents.
• The episode follows a July incident involving IAG subsidiary Vueling’s forcible removal of Jewish teenagers, intensifying scrutiny of airline oversight.