Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, has officially launched scheduled services between Reykjavik/Keflavik (KEF)and Istanbul Airport (İGA). The first inbound flight landed in Istanbul yesterday, and today the airline is set to operate its inaugural outbound service on the route under flight number FI901, connecting Istanbul with Reykjavik. The operation is being flown with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered as TF-ICJ.
Alaska Airlines has announced a bold transatlantic expansion with two new international routes launching in spring 2026 from its hub in Seattle: daily nonstop service to London Heathrow and seasonal service to Reykjavik, Iceland. These new destinations mark a significant step in the carrier’s transformation into a premium global airline, supported by the debut of its new 787-9 Dreamliner livery and global onboard experience. [/restrict] The Seattle–London Heathrow route…
SCAT Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, further strengthening its growing fleet of next-generation narrowbody aircraft. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 61827 and registered locally as UP-B3743, landed at Shymkent International Airport on July 23, 2025, following a delivery route from Seattle, with an intermediate stop in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Play Airlines has announced that it will cease its operations to Canada by late April 2025. The last scheduled flight will depart from Hamilton International Airport to the airline’s home base in Reykjavik, Iceland. This marks a strategic shift for the Icelandic low-cost carrier, which has been operating Canadian routes as part of its transatlantic network.
Aerocardal, a prominent Chilean airline, is set to enhance its regional operations with the addition of its first LET 410 NG aircraft. This twin-engine turboprop, registered as CC-DLI, is currently en route from the Czech Republic to Chile, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion strategy.
