Iceland Air News
The Long Goodbye: How Keflavík Airport Is Turning Departure Into a Last Taste of Iceland
There are airports that process you, and then there are airports that stage a farewell. Keflavík, Iceland’s international gateway, is attempting something rather more poetic than the usual choreography of security trays, duty-free lighting and last-minute gate changes. With its new Bless Programme — bless meaning “goodbye” in Icelandic — KEF Airport is transforming the liminal hour before departure into a miniature cultural salon: part tasting menu, part gallery walk, part listening session, part final toast.
Icelandair celebrates inaugural flight to Miami
Icelandair has started scheduled service to Miami, Florida, marking an exciting milestone in the airline’s route network. Icelandair will operate three weekly flights to Miami—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—until 2 May 2026. The route is served by the airline’s new Airbus A321LR aircraft, with a flight time of approximately eight hours.
Turkish Airlines and Icelandair Expand Codeshare Partnership
Turkish Airlines and Icelandair have announced the expansion of their existing codeshare partnership, strengthening connectivity between two key European countries.
Over Half of Brits Concerned Over AI-Generated or Fake Reviews in Travel Sector
Icelandair has revealed surprising insights into how travellers feel about increased dependence on AI generated content when it comes to online travel listings, reviews and social posts. The study, conducted among 2,000 UK travellers, explores behaviour, trust and how digital content is impacting booking decisions. Over half (54%) of respondents expressed concerns about AI-generated or fake reviews when researching trips, and 44% noted they have become more wary of travel reviews due to AI and bots than previous years. As such, it’s no surprise that a staggering 67% think any misleading, exaggerated or fake reviews of holiday destinations or hotels were written using AI.
Icelandair announces new route to the Faroe Islands
Icelandair has announced it’s expanding its route network with a new destination: The Faroe Islands. Icelandair will operate between five and six flights a week from the beginning of May 2024 through to October 2024