Icelandair extends network with new destinations and increased frequency
02 Novembro 2023 - 10:46AM
Icelandair extends network with new destinations and increased
frequency
Icelandair introduces its flight schedule for 2024, the most
extensive schedule to date. The Company will offer flights to over
50 destinations, with three connection banks within the day. and
daily flights to 28 destinations in Europe and North America, with
more than one flight a day to 19 destinations thereof. Halifax and
Pittsburgh are new destinations in summer 2024 and frequency will
be increased to a number of destinations. Increased connectivity
will offer 800 different connections and far more through codeshare
agreements with other airlines. In 2024, available seat kilometers
(ASK) are expected to increase by at least 10% from the previous
year.
Three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will
be added to Icelandair’s fleet in 2024. The Company’s fleet will
then consist of 42 aircraft, thereof 21 737 MAX.
Halifax and Pittsburg new
destinations in North America
Icelandair will for the first time
offer flights to Pittsburgh, the Company’s twelfth destination in
the United States. With four flights a week, the schedule will be
offered from mid-May until the end of October. Pittsburgh is
Pennsylvania’s second largest city and lies on the banks of three
rivers. The city of three bridges, has long been associated with
steel and industry, but it also has cultural charm and a number of
beautiful green parks.
After a few years break, flights to
Halifax will restart, with three flights a week from May 31 until
mid-October 2024. Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia, on the
east coast of Canada. A vibrant city and a bustling center of
trade, commerce and marine industry the city is an intriguing
destination, ideal for a relaxing family holiday.
Bogi Nils
Bogason, Icelandair
CEO:
“We present an ambitious flight
schedule for next summer and the largest in the Company’s history.
Our fleet continues to grow and next year we will add three new,
efficient, and eco-friendly Boeing 737 MAX’s. We are very pleased
to be adding two new destinations in North America and
significantly increasing frequency to other destinations. The North
American market has been very strong, with Americans now the
largest single group of tourists to Iceland. Our experienced team,
comprehensive sales infrastructure and strong international brand,
together with valuable cooperation agreements with other airlines,
allows us to continue moving forward and seizing the opportunities
we see in our markets.”
Contact informationInvestors: Iris Hulda Thorisdottir, Director
Investor Relations. E-mail: iris@icelandair.isMedia: Asdis
Petursdottir, Director Communications. E-mail:
asdis@icelandair.is
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