https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/icelandair/ Icelandair News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:09:25+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-is-recruiting-a-really-bad-photographer-to-shoot-its-new-global/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-is-recruiting-a-really-bad-photographer-to-shoot-its-new-global/ Icelandair, Iceland’s national carrier, is on the hunt for people with a very specific skill: the ability to take absolutely terrible photos. Battered camera phone from 2003? Your thumb appears in every shot? Photos that are somehow ALWAYS slightly out of focus? Decapitate your subjects with terrible composition? If any of this sounds familiar, apply here for a chance to be offered a freelance role with the airline, paying the successful applicant $50k for their time. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:25:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-record-number-of-passengers-load-factor-and-ontime-performance-i/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-record-number-of-passengers-load-factor-and-ontime-performance-i/ In February 2026, Icelandair transported 289 thousand passengers, 15% more than in February last year. Passenger distribution in February was as follows: 42% were traveling to Iceland, 21% from Iceland, 30% were via passengers, and 7% traveled within Iceland. The number of passengers to and from Iceland increased by 20% and 19% respectively, reflecting the Company’s current focus on these markets. Load factor was 79.9%, and on-time performance was 88.9%, an impressive increase of 8.4 ppt between years. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:07:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-first-polish-route-with-new-gdansk-service-for-winter-2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-first-polish-route-with-new-gdansk-service-for-winter-2/ Icelandair is welcoming its inaugural service to Poland this winter, as the airline launches 3-4 weekly flights between Keflavík International Airport to Gdansk starting 18 September 2026. Operating on the Boeing 737-MAX8, the new route positions Gdansk as a new gateway to Iceland and transatlantic travel. Alongside this, Iceland is home to a thriving Polish community, and this new route enables Polish expats to stay close to loved ones back home, while giving Icelandic expats in Poland easier access to family in Reykjavik. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-record-number-of-passengers-in-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-record-number-of-passengers-in-2025/ In December, Icelandair transported 344 thousand passengers, up 10% year over year. During the month, 27% traveled to Iceland, 20% from Iceland, 48% via Iceland, and 6% within Iceland. In 2025, the Company carried a record 5.1 million passengers, an 8% increase compared to 2024. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:14:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandairs-inaugural-flight-to-nashville/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandairs-inaugural-flight-to-nashville/ Icelandair has launched a new non-stop seasonal service between Nashville and Iceland. Nashville is Icelandair’s eighteenth destination in North America and the airline will offer four flights a week until the end of October. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:11:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-and-ita-airways-introduce-strategic-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-and-ita-airways-introduce-strategic-partnership/ Icelandair and ITA Airways Italy have signed a Codeshare Agreement that will allow customers to seamlessly travel across the two airlines’ networks, opening new and exciting travel possibilities. The flights are available for sale from today, with travel starting 20 January 2025. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:25:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-record-load-factor-in-november/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-record-load-factor-in-november/ In November 2024, Icelandair transported more than 300 thousand passengers, a 6.4% increase compared to November 2023. During the month, 34% of the passengers traveled to Iceland, 19% from Iceland, 41% via Iceland, and 6% within Iceland. Year-to-date, Icelandair has transported 4.3 million passengers, an 8% increase compared to last year. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:07:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-lands-in-pittsburgh-pa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-lands-in-pittsburgh-pa/ Where the land of Fire and Ice meets the land of Warhol and Whiskey, the Southeastern city of Pennsylvania is even more accessible to UK & Ireland travellers. From today until 27 October 2024, the new seasonal Icelandair service will offer 4x weekly flights from Iceland to Pittsburgh. Sat, 18 May 2024 06:06:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-number-of-passengers-increased-by-9-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-number-of-passengers-increased-by-9-in-october/ In October 2023, Icelandair transported 364 thousand passengers, a 9% increase since October last year. Year to date, the Company has transported around 3.7 million passengers, 18% more than in the same period last year. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:02:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-icelandair-destination-innsbruck-austria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-icelandair-destination-innsbruck-austria/ Icelandair has announced Innsbruck, Austria as a new destination, with weekly flights between 27 January and 2 March 2024. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 06:31:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-orders-13-airbus-a321xlr-becoming-a-new-airbus-customer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-orders-13-airbus-a321xlr-becoming-a-new-airbus-customer/ Icelandair, the main Icelandic airline based in Keflavik, has placed a firm order for 13 Airbus A321XLR. The order makes Icelandair a new Airbus customer. The airline is also planning to lease four A321LRs. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:11:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-bogi-nils-bogason-icelandair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-bogi-nils-bogason-icelandair/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:59:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-and-turkish-airlines-sign-a-codeshare-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-and-turkish-airlines-sign-a-codeshare-agreement/ Icelandair and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement. With this agreement, the two airlines will be providing seamless connections to their customers and expand the number of destinations on both carriers’ networks. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:41:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-explores-retreat-spa-at-the-blue-lagoon-iceland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-explores-retreat-spa-at-the-blue-lagoon-iceland/ The Retreat Spa at the Blue Lagoon has reshaped the entire hospitality geography of Iceland, offering well-heeled guests a place to escape the increasingly crowded Reykjavík. Here Breaking Travel News calls in to find out more Mon, 29 May 2023 12:10:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/verona-italy-has-been-added-to-icelandairs-route-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/verona-italy-has-been-added-to-icelandairs-route-network/ Verona, Italy has been added to Icelandair’s route network, with weekly flights between 20 December and 2 March. Thu, 04 May 2023 08:12:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-and-airbus-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-and-airbus-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding/ Icelandair and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with purchase rights for additional 12 aircraft Sun, 09 Apr 2023 06:22:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-sylvia-olafsdottir-chief-customer-officer-ic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-sylvia-olafsdottir-chief-customer-officer-ic/ Optimism is increasing in the Iceland tourism market, with holidaymakers drawn by the stunning scenery, quirky capital, Reykjavik, and a strong cultural scene. At the heart of it all is Icelandair, which has been vital to the local tourism sector. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Sylvía Ólafsdóttir, chief customer officer with the flag-carrier, to find out about the coming year Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:18:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-bring-try-before-you-fly-experience-to-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-bring-try-before-you-fly-experience-to-london/ Icelandair has commissioned new research looking at British attitudes towards travel and an overwhelming 75 per cent of those sampled are crying out for opportunities to relax and spend quality time with family. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:56:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-signs-new-lease-agreements-for-two-additional-boeing-737-max/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-signs-new-lease-agreements-for-two-additional-boeing-737-max/ Icelandair has entered into agreements with BOC Aviation, regarding long-term operating leases of two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in autumn 2023. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:50:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-brand-refresh-with-new-livery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-brand-refresh-with-new-livery/ A Boeing 737 Max 8 named Jökulsárlón will be the first of the fleet to be painted in the new livery, with plans to have a total of five aircraft with the new livery in operation by the end of this month. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:46:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-further-expands-jetblue-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-further-expands-jetblue-codeshare-deal/ Icelandair has announced a further expansion of its codeshare with JetBlue. The current JetBlue codes on Icelandair offer customers direct flights between New York, Newark and Boston and Iceland. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 01:15:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-adds-three-new-european-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-adds-three-new-european-connections/ Icelandair has announced the addition of three exciting new destinations to its European network this summer: Rome, Alicante and Nice. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:10:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-headed-to-north-carolina-in-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-headed-to-north-carolina-in-may/ Icelandair has announced a new seasonal service from its hub in Reykjavik, Iceland to its newest North American gateway: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:39:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-expands-icelandair-codeshare-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-expands-icelandair-codeshare-partnership/ The deal will offer customers more ways to book and connect their travel between the two airlines’ networks across Europe and North America. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:36:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-merge-with-air-iceland-connect/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-merge-with-air-iceland-connect/ All sales and marketing efforts will be joined under the Icelandair brand from March 16th, with the full range of products and services accessible in one place. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 01:05:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-joins-worldwide-by-easyjet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-joins-worldwide-by-easyjet/ Icelandair and easyJet have entered into a partnership agreement with Icelandair joining Worldwide by easyJet, a flights connections platform. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:04:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-relaunches-flights-as-country-reopens-to-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-relaunches-flights-as-country-reopens-to-tourists/ Iceland officially re-opens its borders to international travellers today. In response, Icelandair is welcoming tourists from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Switzerland on board and into the Nordic island. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:51:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wow-air-returns-to-icelandair-as-indigo-partners-deal-breaks-down/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wow-air-returns-to-icelandair-as-indigo-partners-deal-breaks-down/ Indigo Partners has walked away from a potential investment in Wow Air. The decision sees Wow Air turn its attention once again to a potential tie-up with Icelandair. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:09:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-introduces-new-on-board-beer-inspired-by-seasonal-snow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-introduces-new-on-board-beer-inspired-by-seasonal-snow/ Icelandair has introduced a new on-board beer inspired by Icelandic winter light, providing passengers with a unique chance to celebrate this season. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 08:25:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indigo-partners-steps-in-to-rescue-wow-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indigo-partners-steps-in-to-rescue-wow-air/ Indigo Partners has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase Wow Air. The deal comes less than a day after Icelandair Group pulled its own offer to buy the low-cost carrier. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 07:53:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-group-to-acquire-wow-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-group-to-acquire-wow-air/ The flag-carrier will acquire the entire share capital of the budget airline as consolidation continues apace in the European aviation market. Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:57:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-flies-flag-to-celebrate-100-years-of-sovereignty/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-flies-flag-to-celebrate-100-years-of-sovereignty/ Icelandair is seeking to add some grandeur to the runway with the reveal of its latest special livery to mark 100 years of Icelandic independence and sovereignty. Tue, 19 Jun 2018 08:40:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/icelandair-launches-team-iceland-stopover-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/icelandair-launches-team-iceland-stopover-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/ Icelandair has launched Team Iceland Stopover, a selection of 90-minute, football-inspired experiences curated by the Icelandic national team, free for all passengers to enjoy. Thu, 10 May 2018 08:08:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-lakes-sees-sharp-increase-in-airlift-from-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-lakes-sees-sharp-increase-in-airlift-from-uk/ Two new airlines have announced they will begin flying into the Great Lakes region of the United States from the UK this year. Icelandair will run four flights a week via Reykjavik to Cleveland, Ohio, starting in May 2018. Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:12:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-boeing-737-max-lands-at-icelandair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-boeing-737-max-lands-at-icelandair/ Boeing and Icelandair have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX as the Icelandic carrier seeks to grow and renew its fleet and enhance its trans-Atlantic operations. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:45:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-reveals-three-new-us-gateways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-reveals-three-new-us-gateways/ Icelandair had added three new North American gateways, introducing a new service to Kansas City and putting San Francisco and Baltimore back on the map. Inaugural flights to the new destinations will begin in late May and early June 2018, offering easy connections between the UK and North America. Fri, 12 Jan 2018 10:03:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-new-economy-light-pricing-point/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-new-economy-light-pricing-point/ Icelandair has released a new pricing structure giving passengers more fare options when booking travel. The newest fare level, Economy Light, will reward passengers who travel with less, while providing the same on-board service and amenities Icelandair passengers have grown to expect. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 09:43:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-new-flights-to-dublin-ireland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-new-flights-to-dublin-ireland/ Icelandair has announced a new year-round service to Dublin, Ireland, beginning May 8th, from their hub in Keflavik, Iceland. The non-stop flights will operate six days a week with connections onwards to 20 gateways in North America. Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:01:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-launch-new-flights-to-dallas-in-spring-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-launch-new-flights-to-dallas-in-spring-2018/ Icelandair is has announce flights to its 20th North American gateway, Dallas. Flights to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will begin on May 30th, and will operate to their hub Keflavik four times per week with a Boeing 757-200 aircraft. Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:22:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-new-route-to-cleveland-ohio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-new-route-to-cleveland-ohio/ Icelandair has launched a new gateway in the United States: Cleveland, Ohio. The inaugural flight will take place in May 2018, and will begin with four flights a week. Tickets will be available for purchase in the coming weeks. Fri, 25 Aug 2017 09:56:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-launch-tampa-flights-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-launch-tampa-flights-in-september/ Icelandair will begin flights from Reykjavik to Tampa International on Wednesday, September 6th. The new year-round service will operate twice a week departing on Wednesdays and Sundays and returning on Thursdays and Mondays. Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:17:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-new-flights-to-belfast/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-launches-new-flights-to-belfast/ Icelandair has begun offering flights from Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik. The new year-round service will operate up to three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Sat, 03 Jun 2017 03:30:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-joins-airlines-for-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-joins-airlines-for-europe/ Membership numbers at Airlines for Europe are growing further with Icelandair joining Europe’s largest airline association. The airline operates out of Iceland, and uses the country’s geographical location mid-way between America and Europe, to offer a network of international routes with Iceland as a hub. Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:43:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-offers-flights-through-facebook-messenger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-offers-flights-through-facebook-messenger/ Icelandair is offering passengers the option of booking their next transatlantic flight through Facebook Messenger. The Facebook Messenger Stopover Bot is the newest example of the rising trend in Conversational Commerce. Available 24/7, the new bot makes it easier than ever to book an Icelandair Stopover by bringing the point of sale directly to the customer, allowing passengers to book flights directly from Facebook Messenger. Sat, 06 Aug 2016 08:22:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alaska-airlines-signs-codeshare-with-icelandair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alaska-airlines-signs-codeshare-with-icelandair/ Alaska Airlines and Icelandair have entered into a codeshare agreement and frequent flier partnership, which will give customers easier connections and more ways to earn benefits when flying between the US and Europe. With the new codeshare agreement, to take effect November 1st pending government approval, customers flying on Alaska Airlines and Icelandair will enjoy seamless reservations and ticketing, one-stop check-in, baggage checked to its final destination, coordinated flight schedules, the ability to earn miles and/or points on the reciprocal airline and consistent passenger service standards. Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:01:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-confirms-montreal-connection-for-spring-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-confirms-montreal-connection-for-spring-2016/ Icelandair will begin a scheduled service from Reykjavik to Montreal, Canada in May 2016 with easy connections from all six UK airports Icelandair fly from. Montreal will be Icelandair’s fifth gateway in Canada and 16th in North America. Flights will be operated four times weekly until November 2016, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:12:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-begins-services-to-canada/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-begins-services-to-canada/ Icelandair will begin a scheduled service from Reykjavik (KEF) to Montreal, Canada in May 2016 with easy connections from all 6 UK airports Icelandair fly from. Sat, 22 Aug 2015 09:03:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-expands-service-in-north-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-expands-service-in-north-america/ Icelandair is pleased to announce increased frequency to their already extensive schedule, making 2015, the largest network in the airline’s history, even bigger. Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-unveils-ground-breaking-baggage-reconciliation-system/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-unveils-ground-breaking-baggage-reconciliation-system/ Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, announces an agreement today with Icelandair, a customer-oriented airline and travel service company serving 31 gateways in Europe, the USA and Canada, to develop a baggage reconciliation system, Amadeus Airport BRS, capable of offering real-time, automated loading, tracking and management of baggage. Wed, 29 Jan 2014 03:30:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-inks-deal-with-icelandair-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-inks-deal-with-icelandair-hotels/ Sabre Hospitality Solutions has been selected by Icelandair Hotels to provide technology to drive the hotel chain’s expansion strategy. Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-and-westjet-sign-interline-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-and-westjet-sign-interline-deal/ WestJet and Icelandair have launched a new interline agreement opening up the skies for passengers connecting between the Americas and more than 20 Icelandair destinations throughout Europe. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:46:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-boosts-boeing-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-boosts-boeing-order/ Boeing and Icelandair have announced a firm order today for 16 737 MAX airplanes, valued at more than $1.6 billion at list prices. The order, originally announced as a commitment for 12 airplanes in December 2012, has been increased to 16 airplanes and includes 737 MAX 8s and 9s, as well as purchase rights for eight additional 737 MAXs. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:43:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-orders-12-737-maxs-from-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-orders-12-737-maxs-from-boeing/ Boeing and Icelandair have announced a commitment for 12 737 MAXs, valued at more than $1.2 billion at list prices. The commitment by the Icelandic carrier includes 737 MAX 8s and 9s. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:32:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-inks-deal-with-sncf/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-inks-deal-with-sncf/ The French National Railway, Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français, and Amadeus have strengthened their 16-year partnership as SNCF becomes the launch customer for Amadeus Agent Track, a state-of-the-art rail booking solution for travel agents. Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, and SNCF have also agreed an extension to their full content agreement, which will now run to the end of 2012. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:42:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-launch-twice-weekly-service-to-iceland-from-gatwick/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-launch-twice-weekly-service-to-iceland-from-gatwick/ GatwickAirport,  London’s second largest international airport, announced today that Icelandair - the national flag carrier of Iceland - is to expand its London network by starting twice-weekly flights from Gatwick to KeflavikInternationalAirport - 50 km from the capital Reykjavik.  Services will start from 18 October 2012. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gatwick-continues-growth-with-new-iceland-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gatwick-continues-growth-with-new-iceland-flights/ Gatwick Airport has confirmed Icelandair - the national flag carrier of Iceland - is to expand its London network by starting twice-weekly flights to Keflavik International Airport - 50 kilometres from the capital Reykjavik. Services will start from October 18th 2012. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:51:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-expand-operations-in-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-to-expand-operations-in-2012/ Icelandair is planning a route schedule for 2012 which will be the largest in the company’s history and 13 per cent more extensive than this year’s schedule. A new year-round destination, Denver, Colorado, will be added, and the frequency of flights to various cities in the United States and Europe will be increased. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:48:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandairs-inaugural-flight-from-washington-d.c.-takes-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandairs-inaugural-flight-from-washington-d.c.-takes-off/ Icelandair launched their inaugural flight #644 from Washington-Dulles last night with a gate celebration and inaugural flight ceremony from their newest gateway, Washington D.C. Fri, 20 May 2011 00:26:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-commences-flights-from-toronto/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-commences-flights-from-toronto/ Icelandair will commence seasonal flights from Toronto tonight with flight #602 departing Pearson International to Keflavik, Iceland. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:30:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-increases-service-from-manchester-and-glasgow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-increases-service-from-manchester-and-glasgow/ Five Flights per Week in Autumn 2010 and Spring 2011 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:28:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/focus-on-iceland-bolsters-icelandair-passenger-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/focus-on-iceland-bolsters-icelandair-passenger-numbers/ Iceland’s leading airline, Icelandair, has seen an increase in UK sales over the past year since the Icelandic economic situation has brought increased attention to the destination. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:37:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090327133300119/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090327133300119/ The Port of Seattle announced today that Icelandair will begin serving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 22, 2009. The airline will provide connecting flights to 18 European cities, via its hub in Reykjavik, Iceland. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:33:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090212124022337/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090212124022337/ Icelandair has teamed up with Reykjavik’s Laugar Spa to offer the popular 3-night Iceland City Break with a free day pass to the spa from only £239* pp. The Laugar Spa is a high quality luxury health and spa resort situated in the Laugardalur valley in Reykjavik. The spa has Olympic size indoor and outdoor thermal pools, a bright and spacious fitness centre, an amazing spa, a beauty and massage clinic, a restaurant, a hairdressing salon and a sports shop. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:40:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2808/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2808/ Travel companies including SAS, SABRE, Lufthansa, Finnish Tourist Board, Swissair, lastminute.com, Icelandair Oracle, Transport for London, will be speaking at the SMS and Location Based Services for the Travel Industry Conference that will take place this February 12-13 in Olympia London. Thu, 22 Nov 2001 10:00:01 +0000