IB711 Madrid–London 3h 8m late Oct 4, 2026: who is owed
IBERIA
IB711 · 2026-10-04
MAD
Madrid
departs 07:00 local
LHR
London
arrives 08:25 local
UP TO, PER PASSENGER · EC261
€250
1,246 km · up to €1,000 for a family of four
HOW STRONG IS THIS CLAIM?
Weak claim
Uphill case — the airline has a real argument.
- ✓A delay over 3 hours meets the core requirement for compensation.
- ⚠Severe weather was recorded around this flight. Airlines often cite this as extraordinary circumstances, which can defeat a claim.
- ⚠The delay is very close to the 3-hour line, where exact measurement matters most.
✓ WHY IT MAY QUALIFY
Arrival delay of 188 minutes, measured at the destination doors (Sturgeon; Germanwings C-452/13). Three hours or more pays the same as a cancellation.
Covered by EC261; the distance (1,246 km) sets the band: up to €250 per passenger.
☔ WEATHER AT THE TIME
Weather evidence is pulled from the airports’ own records when the claim is created — it’s what answers the airline’s “extraordinary circumstances” letter.
Weather can excuse compensation, never care: meals, hotel, and rebooking are owed regardless of cause.
Questions about IB711
- Was IB711 on Oct 4, 2026 delayed?
- Yes. Iberia IB711 from Madrid to London arrived 3h 8m late on Oct 4, 2026. EC261 compensation is owed unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances, such as severe weather.
- How much could IB711 passengers be owed?
- Up to €250 per passenger under EC261, set by the 1,246 km distance. A family of four could be owed up to €1,000.
- How do I claim compensation for IB711?
- Create a free MyAirAdvocate account from this page; the flight is added and the claim prepared automatically. Say go — save a card ($0 today) and sign one letter — and we file it and work it for a flat $39, charged only if the airline pays.
ON THIS FLIGHT?
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