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Iberia caps fares and adds flights to Andalucía after Toledo train crash
Two high-speed trains collided in Urda, in Spain’s Toledo province, leaving dozens dead.
The crash disrupted travel between Madrid and Andalucía, a region in southern Spain.
Iberia has capped fares on flights to and from Andalucía until 8 November, at €99 for economy and €149 for business class.
Iberia has added 520 seats, including extra capacity on flights between Madrid and Málaga and between Madrid and Seville.
It has also scheduled two extra flights between Madrid and Málaga, while Air Europa has added flights to Málaga and Seville.
The airlines are offering more seats and lower fare limits as passengers seek alternatives to rail travel.
Iberia says it will provide flexibility for passengers whose plans were affected, and may add more capacity in the coming days.
Iberia has capped fares and added seats on flights linking Madrid with Andalucía after a train crash in Urda, Toledo.
The fare cap runs until 8 November, with tickets limited to €99 in economy and €149 in business class.
Iberia added 520 seats, including 362 on the Madrid–Málaga route and 158 on the Madrid–Seville route.
It also scheduled two additional flights between Madrid and Málaga for the evening of 28 October.
Air Europa added flights between Madrid and Andalucía, while Renfe and Iryo set up assistance for people affected by the crash.
- Who
- Iberia, Air Europa, Renfe and Iryo took measures after the crash.
- What
- Iberia capped fares and added capacity; Air Europa added flights. Rail operators set up assistance for affected people.
- When
- The measures were reported on 28 October 2026. Iberia's fare cap runs until 8 November.
- Where
- The crash occurred in Urda, Toledo. The added flights connect Madrid with Andalucía.
- Why
- To facilitate travel and support people affected by the train crash.
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A train crash occurred in Urda, Toledo, prompting airlines and rail operators to take measures.
Iberia announced a fare cap through 8 November and added 520 seats on flights to Andalucía.
Iberia scheduled additional flights from Madrid to Málaga at 20:00 and from Málaga to Madrid at 22:00.
- Fare cap
- €99 economy; €149 business
- End date
- 8 November 2026
- Additional Iberia seats
- 520
- Madrid–Málaga seats added
- 362
- Madrid–Seville seats added
- 158
- Additional Málaga flights
- IB049 at 20:00; IB048 at 22:00
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flexibility for all those passengers who were due to fly and whose trip has been affected by the train accident