Is Icelandic Airlines still in business?

Wow Air, stylized as WOW air, was an Icelandic ultra low-cost carrier operating between 2012 and 2019. The airline was headquartered in Reykjavík and based at Keflavík International Airport. The airline abruptly ceased operations on 28 March 2019, when its operating company WOW air hf.

Where is Iceland Air based?

Icelandair is the national carrier of Iceland and is based at Keflavik International Airport. The airline is part of the Icelandair Group, a publicly-traded travel company based in Reyjavik.

Has Icelandair ever had a crash?

The aircraft crashed just short of the approach runway due possibly to either to issues with procedures being used by the flight crew or issues with procedures and equipment at the destination airport. Eight of the 13 crew members and 175 of the 249 passengers were killed.

Is Iceland open to US citizens?

All travelers – regardless of origin* – are welcome to visit Iceland if they can show either: certificate of full vaccination against COVID. certificate of previous COVID infection. Read what certificates are accepted on the official Directorate of Health page.

Why did Icelandair cancel all flights?

The airline’s CEO says the cancellations are due to low demand caused by Iceland’s strict travel restrictions. “We simply can’t fly flights where there are few passengers and very little demand and we can’t fly flights at an operational loss.

What US airports have direct flights to Reykjavik?

From Orlando, Portland, Seattle / Tacoma and Washington, all direct flights to Reykjavik (Keflavik) are operated by Icelandair.

Is Iceland Air state owned?

Icelandair is a subsidiary of Icelandair Group, a company based in Iceland. The airline is not state-owned, but it did receive government support earlier this year to keep flight routes open between Iceland and a handful of destinations.

Is Icelandair owned by the government?

What type of airline is Icelandair?

flag carrier airline
Icelandair is the flag carrier airline of Iceland, headquartered at Keflavík International Airport near the capital city Reykjavik. It is part of the Icelandair Group and operates to destinations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean from its main hub at Keflavík International Airport.