Tag Archives: Spanair

AVE Train Madrid-Barcelona

Posted on March 5, 2010 by MadridMan

The high-speed AVE train between Madrid and Barcelona opened in 2008 and has been making travel between the two Spanish giant cities fast-and-easy ever since, creating real competition with the airlines. Or has it? Not so long ago, the trip … Continue reading →

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Madrid Airplane Crash at Barajas Airport

Posted on August 21, 2008 by MadridMan

Yesterday afternoon, 20 August 2008, the Spanair flight JK5022 crashed shortly after an awkward takeoff from the new Terminal 4 of Madrid Barajas Airport. It was carrying 172 people and 19 persons survived, including two small children. It remains to … Continue reading →

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