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Breaking Travel News interview: Sylvía Ólafsdóttir, chief customer officer, Icelandair
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Icelandair joins Worldwide by easyJet
Icelandair and easyJet have entered into a partnership agreement with Icelandair joining Worldwide by easyJet, a flights connections platform.
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.
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.