Icelandair is the national airline and flag carrier of Iceland. Established in 1937, the airline operates scheduled services to 25 destinations in North America and Europe. Headquartered on the grounds of Reykjavík Airport, also one of the airline’s hubs, Icelandair is owned by The Icelandair Group and run by CEO Birkir Hólm Guðnason.
It is estimated that over one million passengers travel with Icelandair each year. From the airline’s main hub at Keflavík International Airport passengers can fly to European destinations including; Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden. Cheap flights with Icelandair depart from Glasgow, London Heathrow and Manchester in the United Kingdom.
Icelandair in-flight entertainment is available at the touch of a screen. Personal monitors provide on-demand movies, music and TV channels for each passenger. Business travellers can upgrade to Saga Class for complimentary meals and refreshments.
Check-In
Icelandair advises passengers to check in three hours before the flight’s scheduled departure. A self-service kiosk offers a convenient way to check in. Gates close 20 minutes before the flight.
Baggage
Baggage restrictions vary according to destinations. Business passengers can check in up to 30kg for European flights and 32kg on transatlantic routes. Economy passengers are permitted 20kg of checked in luggage on European flights and 23kg for services to North America. All Icelandair passengers can carry on one item of hand luggage, weighing 6kg in Economy and 9kg in Saga Class.
Seating
The seat pitch on an Icelandair flight is 32.4 inches for Economy passengers. Business travellers can enjoy a spacious seat pitch of 39.6 inches in Saga Class.
Frequent Flyer Programme
The Saga Club is a generous frequent flyer programme available with Icelandair. Members can collect points on miles and purchases onboard to spend on rewards including discounted flights and upgrades.
Additional Information
Atlantica is Icelandair’s in-flight magazine and one of the oldest in-flight publications in the world. Featuring editorial on Icelandair destinations, product reviews, interviews and an entertainment section, Atlantica is often requested by the airline’s business lounges. Published six times a year, the magazine is a popular feature of Icelandair.