Icelandair

Alaska has already announced plans to fly nonstop between its Seattle hub and Iceland’s capital starting in May of next year.

Icelandair is making changes to its domestic route network as it takes over a government contract and prepares to retire the smallest aircraft in its fleet.

The two carriers formalized their partnership in January 2025, following an initial Memorandum of Understanding signed in September 2024.

Icelandair is slated to expand its North American route network in early 2026 with its brand-new Airbus A321neoLR aircraft.

Icelandair has begun flying its first and, so far, only Airbus aircraft, and we had the pleasure of being on its inaugural flight.

The long-time Boeing operator has four leased A321LRs on order along with 13 longer-range A321XLRs set for delivery in 2029.

Often, the drop in seasonal demand can also present a convenient opportunity to retire aging fleet types ahead of the next peak season

The city is about to see at least a 500% capacity increase, which could be a problem as Greenland’s capital is already nearing max capacity.

Icelandair is growing in North America, adding its 18th destination. The new route will connect Iceland and a Southeastern U.S. city.

Southwest will soon partner with an international airline, a first for the Dallas-based carrier, announced as part of the airline’s Investor Day.