A high-speed train crash in Southern Spain on January 18 resulted in 42 deaths and over 150 injuries, leading to suspended rail services between Madrid and Andalusia. Passengers, including Azucena Esteban and Carlos Hidalgo, faced challenges in finding alternative transportation, with inflated prices for flights and rental cars. The consumer protection law does not currently cover price hikes in emergencies unless formally declared. Iberia has since offered capped flight prices and additional services. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)