Tag: Icelandair

Icelandair begins service from MIA to Iceland and beyond

On October 26, Icelandair celebrated its first-ever scheduled flight from Miami to Iceland, when flight 690 departed from Miami International Airport, marking an exciting milestone in Icelandair’s route network. The airline will operate three weekly flights from Miami on Sundays, Wednesdays, an...

Icelandair says farewell to iconic Hekla Aurora Boeing 757

Icelandair has said a fond farewell to one of its most beloved aircraft, the Hekla Aurora, with a special commemorative flight on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The uniquely painted Boeing 757, renowned for its memorable northern lights livery, embarked on a journey over Iceland’s most stunning natu...

Icelandair signs MoU with the Norwegian destination company Fjord Norway

On 7 October, the Icelandic airline and Fjord Norway, the destination company, will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at attracting more international tourists to Western Norway. The collaboration will facilitate closer cooperation on marketing and visibility of the region and local ...

Icelandair joins JFK Terminal 6 for operations in 2026

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport's new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Icelandair, the carrier of Iceland, today announced that Icelandair has selected T6 for its future ...

Icelandair cuts Detroit flights as US routes reach record highs

Icelandair has announced it will withdraw services from Detroit in January 2026, marking its first exit from a US airport since 2020. The move comes despite the United States being the airline’s largest market from its Keflavik hub. According to the US Department of Transportation, 1.55 million ...

Icelandair launches Edinburgh service and extends route year-round

Icelandair has launched its service between Edinburgh and Iceland with the route’s inaugural flight, adding the Scottish capital to the airline’s expanding network. Icelandair will offer either three or four flights a week to Edinburgh. Initially planned as a seasonal service, the route has n...

Regional & City Airports forms strategic partnership with ICG

Keflavík Airport and Icelandair take off with Mappedin to launch a new era for airport experience

Mappedin, the indoor mapping, today announced their partnership with Keflavík International Airport and Icelandair to deliver and support uniquely integrated passenger, operations, and commercial solutions. This multi-faceted partnership delivers a unified, end-to-end airport experience using Ma...

Icelandair and Alaska Airlines expand codeshare partnership

Icelandair and Alaska Airlines expand codeshare partnership

Icelandair and Alaska Airlines are pleased to announce the expansion of their longstanding partnership through an enhanced bilateral codeshare agreement. This expansion will allow customers to enjoy seamless connections between Icelandair’s extensive network of destinations across Europe and Al...

Icelandair: Number of passengers to Iceland increased by 21% in August

Icelandair: Number of passengers to Iceland increased by 21% in August

Icelandair carried a total of 608 thousand passengers during the month, representing a 1% increase compared to August 2024. Inbound travel to Iceland rose by 21% year-on-year and by 5% on the market from Iceland, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on those markets. Of all passengers...

Icelandair reports continued strong demand to and from Iceland

Icelandair reports continued strong demand to and from Iceland

In July 2025, Icelandair transported 611 thousand passengers, around the same number as July last year. Year to date, Icelandair has transported more than 2.8 million passengers - a 9% increase from the same period last year. Passenger distribution in July was as follows: 39% were travelling t...

Icelandair reports Q2 2025 results

Icelandair reports Q2 2025 results

Icelandair has released its Q2 2025 results. Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair, said: "The second quarter resulted in improved profitability with net profit stronger than last year. "The continued focus on efficiency and resilient route network was reflected in outstanding on-time performan...

Icelandair celebrates 80 years of Scotland with festivities and adventure

Today Icelandair commemorates the 80th anniversary of its inaugural international flight from Iceland to Largs (Glasgow), Scotland – a journey that began a legacy of connecting the Land of Fire and Ice with the world. On 11th July 1945, four crew and four passengers departed Iceland on the Catali...

Passenger numbers up 18% at Icelandair

In May 2025, Icelandair transported 448 thousand passengers, a 13% increase compared to May last year. Year-to-date, Icelandair has transported more than 1.6 million passengers. During the month, 29% of passengers were traveling to Iceland, 16% from Iceland, 50% were via passengers, and 5% were t...

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. Since the beginning of their partnership in June 2023, the two flag carriers have cooperated under a codeshare agreement to offer pa...

Air India and Icelandair enter codeshare partnership

Air India and Icelandair enter codeshare partnership

India’s and Iceland’s flag carriers, Air India and Icelandair, today announced their new codeshare partnership, significantly boosting connectivity between India and Iceland, while offering seamless travel options across 15 routes in India and Europe. This strategic partnership strengthens tr...

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