Icelandair Plans New U.S. Destination

The carrier will expand service with its new Airbus A321LR in 2026.

An Icelandair A321LR aircraft (Photo: Icelandair)

[ Routes ]January 7, 2025 9:16 am ET

By Ryan Ewing

Icelandair is slated to expand its North American route network in 2026 with its new Airbus A321LR jet. Between late 2025 and early 2026, the newest member of the Icelandic airline’s fleet will begin flying to Newark, New Jersey, New York-JFK, Orlando, Florida, and Portland, Oregon.

Per Aeroroutes, the jet will also serve a new route. Starting on Jan. 6, 2026, the airline will connect Reykjavik and Miami.

Flights are currently planned to operate three times per week. The service is scheduled to depart Iceland at 5:15 p.m. local time, arriving in Miami at 8:55 p.m. Return flights leave Miami at 5:15 p.m., arriving in Reykjavik at 5:55 a.m. the following day.

Icelandair took delivery of its first-ever Airbus aircraft last month. While the aircraft currently only operates within Europe, it will start flying long-haul services to Seattle in the spring.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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