Is Icelandair out of business?

Is Icelandair out of business?

However, it fell victim to overexpansion and went bankrupt in Mar-2019. Icelandair Group’s seat share fell from 80.4% in 2012 to 47.1% in 2018, partially recovering to 64.9% in 2019.

Is Icelandair safe?

The group also named the safest low-cost carriers: Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Jetstar, Jetblue, Kulula.com, Monarch Airlines, Thomas Cook, TUI Fly, and Westjet. (Specific rankings were not assigned for this list, either.) While 149 airlines have top 7-star rating, almost 50 have just three stars or less.

Does Iceland have an airline?

The international airline of Iceland, Icelandair, even offers free stopovers in Iceland. About 98% of Iceland’s international passengers land at KEF. According to Isavia, there have been around 5 million passengers already in 2019.

Can I travel to Iceland now?

Entry rules for Iceland All visitors are welcome, regardless of vaccination status, with no requirement to pre-register before visiting. There is no longer a requirement for a PCR test to board aircraft, and no testing or quarantine upon arrival.

What is Icelandair known for?

Icelandair is a leading airline offering flights to, from, via and within Iceland – our hub and home. We provide safe, reliable flights with exceptional service to metropolitan areas on both sides of the Atlantic.

Do you have to wear mask in Iceland?

Face mask requirements Masks are optional on all other flights to and from Europe, USA and Greenland, and within Iceland. However, health authorities recommend that passengers wear a face mask when it is not possible to maintain social distancing.

Has Icelandair ever had a crash?

Loftleiðir Icelandic Airlines Flight 001, a charter flight, was a Douglas DC-8 that crashed on 15 November 1978, on approach to the international airport in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Do you get a free meal on Icelandair?

On our European flights, we offer a 2-course meal service (main course plus dessert), as well as snacks. On our North American flights, we offer a 3-course meal service (main course plus appetizer and dessert), as well as snacks.

How good is Icelandair?

Icelandair is Certified as a 3-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes seats, amenities, food & beverages, IFE, cleanliness etc, and service rating is for both cabin staff and ground staff.

What caused the plane crash in Iceland?

In 1973 a United States Navy DC plane ran out of fuel and crashed on the black beach at Sólheimasandur, in the South Coast of Iceland. Fortunately, everyone in that plane survived. Later it turned out that the pilot had simply switched over to the wrong fuel tank.

How old are Icelandair planes?

Icelandair fleet details

Aircraft Number Age
Boeing 737 NG / Max 11 2.8 years
Boeing 757 17 24 years
Boeing 767 4 23.2 years
TOTAL 32 16.6 years
  • October 14, 2022