Every two years, Icelandair hosts Midatlantic Travel Trade exhibition in Reykkavik, allowing travel sellers from the areas that the airline serves to gather together and offer their offers to travel buyers, travel journalists, and communicate with each other.
It is always a great event, and the AVGEK travel correspondent always finds a lot of resources and story ideas there.
We have also provided opportunities to see some of the wonderful things behind the scenes in Iceland. The airline recently completed, in addition to the current training facility in Hafnarfjörður, which is located between the country’s main airport in Keflavik and the main city, Reykvavik.
The new building is completely moderate and European in architecture; It’s a beautiful addition.
But we were in the first place to see the things of the plane, and we were not disappointed. I was allowed to fly a full-action 767-300 simulation, and the programmed coach in approaches to a difficult Icelandic airport as well as JFK Airport in New York City. I did not do very badly, all the things that were taken into consideration, especially taking into account that 767 deals somewhat differently from Cessna 172s used to return to the homeland.
Updates on Airbus transmission
We also got lunch with airline C-Suite people and asking any questions we had about the airline.
One of the most important developments for Iceland is to integrate Airbus aircraft into its fleet. Traditionally, a comprehensive airline company for its international operations (it has half a dzzin from Bombardier de Havilland Canada DHC-8S to serve the Greenland Islands and Faru Islands), and Iceland’s decision to add Airbus aircraft to a deep shift in the strategy. The airline management evaluates Airbus’s fuel efficiency, operating scope and passenger comfort, and it appears to be happy with new aircraft so far.
Talking about that, You can read our review of the new A321LR here; It is definitely a great plane.
Iceland is still intense in Boeing, with a maximum of 21 737, 11 757, and three 767 in its current fleet. They currently have two A321LRS, with five others in the arrangement, as well as 13 A321xls in the order, which are the planes that will replace 757s at the end.
The airline weighs its long -term commitment to Boeing against a full full transfer to Airbus. The factors that affect this decision include cost efficiency, aircraft performance, and the general consistency of the fleet. While the Boeing plane has long been the backbone of Iceland’s operations, the introduction of Airbus Jets raises questions about the possible gradual disposal of a maximum of 737 in favor of the Airbus fleet more consistent. However, at the present time, Bogason said that the airline is happy with the Max fleet and is still committed to increasing the benefits of its current aircraft in Boeing, all while maintaining the future fleet options open.
Greenland Tourism
When asked about the possibility of expanding its service to Greenland, which is preparing to become a tourist destination now after the country opened a new airport capable of dealing with large commercial aircraft and larger passengers, Bogason has presented a waiting and vision position.
Icelandair Greenland is served via previous Icelandair Connect methods, which it merged into its own schedule in 2021 after monotheism. There are four destinations, currently serving by the above aircraft DHC-8-200 and three DHC-8-400 aircraft.
With Greenland’s opening of its expanded main airport in Nuk in October 2024, which includes a new and new runway building with a length of 7200 feet, along with both SAS and UNITING Service, tourism is expected to increase significantly in the Arctic. Icelandair and Air Greenland are currently the only transport companies that provide service throughout the year.
“Greenland is unique. I mean that Iceland is unique, but Greenland is really unique. It is a complex market at the present time, and what makes it complicated is that it is not enough to build the runway. You must build hotels and the necessary infrastructure.”
He made comparisons between the current infrastructure in Greenland and Iceland 20 years ago, when the country had many visitors but not enough of the tourism infrastructure to support them.
“I mean, look, just see, look at the companies here (in Iceland) today. I mean, think about all companies that need to be here to give a good experience for large quantities of passengers. So this should be a slow path. I think we may move somewhat quickly with large aircraft coming from the United States, and they are in this summer, until we do not come to anything. Ready to attack the travelers.
He added: “We will see how it comes out, but it is a great shock to a very small market, so it is a difficult market, I think.”
He became a tourist in Iceland
We have dealt with many traditional tourist stations during our visit, including Volcanic lava widthThe only place in the world that makes the daily lava for an educational experience; Relative new Lake Sky Hot Spa, along with bus rounds on the Recianis Peninsula, which included The world of peace in the tomato farmGeysir, the heater of the same name and is the only Icelandic word adopted in the English language. We also briefly stopped in þingVellir National Park, another geological wonder and UNESCO World Heritage. It is the Rift Valley, where the North and European paintings are separated, and slowly building new land.
Finally, we have a great meal in Sümac Grill + drinks In the center of Rikavik. I do not usually remember restaurants, but this place was a special thing, especially how much they deal with the alienation of strange food by placing what I actually requested-even sauces, which are usually pre-used in RSPants, like this one. Stop and show them some love if you are in the city.
