Iberia. Photo: Shutterstock Iberia has increased flight capacity between Madrid and Andalusia by 20%, adding 520 seats as demand for air travel rises following the fatal train accident in Urda, Toledo.
The additional capacity covers routes between Madrid and two major Andalusian cities, Malaga and Seville. According to the airline, Madrid-Malaga flights will receive 362 extra seats, while services between Madrid and Seville will gain another 158.
To accommodate more passengers, Iberia has upgraded the aircraft operating several flights on both routes. Flights IB507 and IB508 between Madrid and Malaga, as well as IB611 and IB612 between Madrid and Seville, will now be operated by Airbus A321 aircraft.
The airline is also working to increase capacity further in the coming days as it responds to demand following the railway disaster.
Iberia has also added two flights for Wednesday evening to provide more travel options between Madrid and Malaga.
Flight IB049 is scheduled to depart Madrid for Malaga at 8:00 p.m., while flight IB048 will operate from Malaga to Madrid at 10:00 p.m.
The additional services come as passengers seek alternatives following the disruption caused by the train accident in Toledo.
Alongside the capacity increase, Iberia has introduced a temporary price cap on all its flights between Madrid and Andalusia through Sunday, November 8.
Economy-class tickets will cost no more than €99 each way, while Business-class fares are capped at €149 each way.
The airline has also activated flexible options for passengers whose travel plans were disrupted by the accident. Affected customers can manage ticket changes by calling Iberia's customer service line at 900 111 500.
Iberia said it is continuing to work on additional capacity for the affected routes in the coming days, as airlines respond to the increased demand for travel to and from Andalusia.
Meanwhile, Air Europa expressed its condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the railway accident and offered support to the injured and others affected by the tragedy.