Icelandair News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.