Icelandair

Q3 results published and the outlook is good.

For our hard-working operations teams, it’s an action-packed hour between an aircraft landing and then departing once again. Watch the video to see how the magic happens at Keflavík airport to ensure a quick and smooth turnaround to keep our schedule on track. We’re proud to be recognized among Europe’s leading airlines in terms of on-time performance this summer. Punctuality makes everyone happy – especially our customers! Our September on-time performance was our highest since 2009, and increased by 5.6% year-on-year.

Our partnership family continues to grow! Today we’re proud to announce that Atlantic Airways and Air Greenland are the latest codeshare partners of Icelandair ✈️ Joining forces with the airlines of Greenland and the Faroe Islands strengthens connectivity in our West Nordic and Arctic regions, and is the beginning of an exciting chapter of improved connections and boundless possibilities. We look forward to welcoming codeshare passengers on board next year, including locals accessing our extended network and travelers discovering the region’s immense beauty 💙 Read more: bit.ly/3UdINoV

Looking for more travel opportunities? 🛫 This week we added a new airline to our growing partner family, signing a codeshare agreement with TAP Air Portugal. The agreement brings exciting new connections to Icelandair passengers, with access to TAP’s network in Europe, Africa and South America via Lisbon. TAP’s passengers can easily reach Iceland and our network in Europe and North America. We look forward to welcoming our new codeshare passengers on board soon! Read more: bit.ly/4eHO3t7

Welcome aboard, Lisbon! On Friday we celebrated our first flight connecting Portugal with Iceland and our North American network. We now fly to Lisbon twice a week, year-round, and we’re excited to get to know all the local highlights, from the hilltop vistas to the superb seafood. See you on board! Learn more: bit.ly/4dOdFTE

Welcome aboard, Nashville! 🎸 Our newest US destination is Music City, with flights four times a week starting from May 16, 2025. We’re excited to uncover local secrets, from country music favorites to the best hot chicken and honky-tonk bars. We look forward to welcoming Nashvillians on board, flying them to Iceland and our growing network of European destinations. Tennesseans, tell us what’s great in your state! Learn more: bit.ly/3ZDQ8Bm

Today we’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Southwest Airlines, one of the largest airlines in the USA. We’re always looking for more ways to connect you with the world, and that’s why we partner with like-minded airlines that share our passion and commitment. Icelandair and Southwest have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to initiate a bilateral partnership in 2025 that will allow customers to easily connect between the two airlines’ networks. Icelandair will become Southwest’s initial airline partner, and we’re excited for the new opportunities ahead! Read more: bit.ly/4eCTU2f

We’re delighted to announce that two of our sunny seasonal favorites have graduated to year-round destinations. We’ll now be flying to and from Orlando and Lisbon all year round – our flights to Lisbon start soon, on October 11. Have you planned your winter vacation yet? Whether you’re into ski fields or swimming pools, we can help! Learn more: bit.ly/4de9DDX

Welcome aboard, Gothenburg! Sweden’s second city is happily back on our radar as we reconnect Gothenburg and Keflavík next summer, beginning June 19, 2025. We can’t wait to get reacquainted, flying Sweden-seekers to Gothenburg and the locals to Iceland and beyond. Traveling transatlantic? Make a stopover in Iceland on the way: bit.ly/3TyVASh

A lot of work goes into the arrival of a new fleet member – especially when it’s the first Airbus to join our fleet! TF-IAA rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg yesterday, dressed in its new Icelandair livery. Next up: installing engines and seats. We’ll take delivery of the aircraft in November, and we’re excited to welcome a total of four new Airbus to our fleet by summer 2025.