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Icelandair Travel/Flight Information
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Icelandair and its founding airlines, Icelandair (Flugfélag Íslands) and Icelandic Airlines (Loftleidir), have been in air transportation since 1937 and have operated international flights since 1945. Turboprop aircraft were introduced in 1957 and turbojets in 1967. In 1973 it took on the Flugleioir name, before switching to the FL Group in 2005 and finally a name change to Icelandair later in 2005.
Icelandair's fleet underwent a radical overhaul between 1989 and 1992, with the purchase of brand new Boeing 737-400 and 757-200 jets and Fokker 50 turboprop aircraft. Icelandair operates a total of 14 Boeing 757-200 aircraft, with one B757-300, five B757-200Fs and two Boeing 767-300ERs. As well as 22 aircrafts, the carrier has four orders and three options. These have replaced previous jets used by the airline, which included McDonnell Douglas DC10s and Fokker F27s.
Most of the fleet is allocated to serve the traditional scheduled air routes between Iceland and other countries, whereas others are leased to fly in various Icelandic and foreign charter services.
The carrier's reliability was recently shown in statistics released by the Association of European Airlines.
Figures from the group showed that Icelandair was the only one of the 28 airlines in the study which did not cancel a single flight during the winter 2008/09 period. Meanwhile, the statistics also illustrated improvements in several key areas when compared with the previous year.
Icelandair has also brushed up on the number of bags lost and improved its short and long-haul flight punctuality, ensuring that it offers passengers an even better service than ever before. Its figures on baggage loss showed that the airline was the sixth best in the study when it comes to making sure that consumers are reunited with their luggage.
Those hopping on an Icelandair flight can make their way to a wide variety of locations on either side of the Atlantic. In Europe the carrier offers flights to 12 countries, including England, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Spain and Sweden. These flights allow tourists to travel to the likes of London, Madrid, Milan, Berlin, Munich and Liege, ensuring that those looking for a Eurozone holiday are well-catered for.
If you prefer to venture a little further afield that is also fine, as Icelandair runs services to the US. Passengers can travel to New York, Boston, Seattle, Minneapolis and Seattle, while journeys to Halifax and Toronto in Canada are also available.
Before boarding their flights, passengers are welcome to make full use of Icelandair Courtesy Lounges which provide a comfortable seating area where you can relax over complimentary refreshments, catch up on your paperwork and read the latest newspapers and business journals.
Passengers can use the Executive Lounge for departures from Glasgow or the Air France Services Ltd Lounge in Terminal 2 at London's Heathrow Airport.
Once onboard, consumers can sit back and relax with some quality entertainment. The airline has recently introduced seat-back screens for each passenger. To make things even more high-tech these include touch-screen technology, showing that Icelandair really is at the forefront when it comes to keeping passengers amused and entertained during flight. A selection of on-demand movies and television programmes are on offer through this service, with music and documentary channels also available.
After enjoying top movies, customers can browse Atlantica, the carrier's in-flight magazine. This publication is produced six times each year and is the second oldest magazine of its kind.
Business Class passengers, known to Icelandair as Saga Class, can experience a hassle-free journey with seats being reserved well before you fly. There are check-in desks which are solely for the use of Saga Class passengers who also have an extra baggage allowance on all flights. Those flying Saga Class are also invited to board early and be one of the first to disembark – while their journey is packed with good food and plenty of entertainment. Saga Class passengers are also offered free meals and drinks while on board. Not only that, but seats in this section feature a whopping 39 inches of legroom, providing plenty of space for even the tallest of travellers to unwind and relax in.
Meanwhile, Economy Comfort passengers are offered a complimentary meal and drinks and access to the Saga Class lounge. Comfort is assured to those sitting in these cabins, thanks to 33 inches of legroom and new quality seats, which feature leather upholstery, an adjustable headrest and a middle seat which can be converted into a table.
Economy customers need not feel left out as they also receive many of these benefits, including access to the in-flight entertainment system, a leather upholstered seat complete with an ergonomic design to encourage back support and wide seats to ensure maximum comfort during the flight. Those opting for this class on their journey will also be able to stretch out and relax thanks to 32 inches of legroom.
With all of these features passengers will be sure to enjoy their flight whether they opt for Business or Economy Class and they will be at their chosen Icelandair destination before they know it.
If you want the very cheapest airfares that Icelandair can offer, be sure to book through Major Travel.
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Last updated: 21st August 2008
