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Tourists in Iceland “underestimate the weather”
The sheer number of tourists are ignoring – or not being given – advice about places that are not safe to visit.
Read More »Iceland volcano could paralyse air traffic
A new study looks at the impact on air travel of a major eruption in Iceland’s largest active volcano.
Read More »Finnair launches Hanover, ups capacity to Dubai with A350
Besides launching its seventh destination in Germany, Finnair adds extra frequencies to popular routes.
Read More »Keflavik adds three links to one destination
Three airlines are launching routes between the Icelandic airport and the same destination in the US.
Read More »Russia denies attempt to block Iceland flights
The Russian Ministry of Transport has denied reports it tried to block use of Russian airspace for flights to Asia.
Read More »How Wow will fly “ultra-cheap” to India
CEO: “If you look at flights from India to North America, they actually go directly above Iceland.”
Read More »First drop in Iceland visitor numbers in years
New statistics for April issued by the Iceland Tourist Board and airport operator Isavia show a sudden change.
Read More »Icelandair reveals football stopover experiences
Icelandair and Iceland’s national team together create a series of 90-minute football-inspired activities.
Read More »Icelandair to fly to India in 2019
Two Icelandic carriers are now competing to prepare to launch flights to Asia for the first time.
Read More »Wow seeks partner for big expansion
The Icelandic airline will launch routes to Asia and is also considering direct Europe-US flights.
Read More »TripAdvisor buys Icelandic tour-tech firm
Competition is heating up in the tour-tech space, with Booking Holdings also buying.
Read More »Radisson names first RED in the Nordics
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of the region’s first RED, due to open in 2020.
Read More »Meet in Reykjavík boosts city’s MICE potential
The convention bureau signs a partnership agreement with universities in the Icelandic capital.
Read More »China’s new aircraft tested in Iceland
The ARJ21-700 aircraft type returns to China from Iceland after successful crosswind flight tests.
Read More »Luxury hotel at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon opens
The Retreat is a new luxury hotel and spa, with private access to the increasingly popular mineral-rich waters.
Read More »Iceland sees massive rise in passengers
The country’s airport operator reports a “significant increase in international passengers”.
Read More »Icelandic airline accused of gun-running
An Icelandic charter and wet lease airline allegedly transported weapons to Saudi Arabia for use in Syria and Yemen.
Read More »WOW goes ultra-cheap – with a catch
The Icelandic budget carrier gives its new flights between the US and Europe a marketing twist.
Read More »Icelandair adds to Florida as WOW exits
As WOW withdraws from Miami, Icelandair says it will increase Tampa and Orlando.
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