- Today, Iberia is offering 520 additional seats on its flights to Málaga and Seville.
- The maximum fare for all the airline’s flights between Madrid and Andalusia is capped at 99 euros one way in economy class until 8 November.
Iberia has increased the capacity of its flights to Andalusia by 20 per cent today to meet the rise in demand following the train accident in Urda (Toledo). In total, there are 520 additional seats. By route, flights between Madrid and Málaga will have 362 more seats, whilst those between Madrid and Seville will have 158 more. The airline has upgraded the aircraft used on the Madrid–Málaga–Madrid IB507/508 and Madrid–Seville–Madrid IBE611/12 flights, which will now be operated by A321s; it is also working to increase capacity further in the coming days.
In addition, Iberia is offering travellers two new extra flights this evening. Flight IB049 from Madrid to Málaga, departing at 8.00 pm; and flight IB048 from Málaga to Madrid, departing at 10.00 pm.
Price cap on flights to Andalusia
Iberia has capped the maximum fares for all its flights between Madrid and Andalusia until Sunday 8 November. Tickets are capped at a maximum of 99 euros one way in Economy class and a maximum of 149 euros in Business class.
The airline has also introduced flexible arrangements for all passengers who were due to fly and have had their journeys disrupted by the train accident. To make changes to their tickets, passengers can call 900 111 500.
Source: IBERIA Press Office