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The Many Partnerships of IATA AGM

3 June 2025 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The IATA AGM is one of the biggest opportunities annually for airlines to announce partnerships, and the 2025 edition did not disappoint.

This story is about: Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Bulgaria Air, China Airlines, codeshare, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines, elite status, Emirates, frequent flier, frequent flyer, IATAAGM, IATAAGM25, Icelandair, India, IndiGo, interline, KLM, loyalty, Riyadh Air, Southwest Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Icelandair officially joins the Airbus family

3 December 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Icelandair is now an Airbus operator. The carrier took delivery of its first A321LR on Tuesday, beginning the process of replacing its 757 fleet.

This story is about: Arc Moving Map by Panasonic Avionics, Astrova, Bluetooth, Bogi Nils Bogason, Geven, Hernan Abbes, Icelandair, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, premium economy, Saga, seating, seats, USB-C, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

More (paid) legroom, bags still fly free: Southwest details transformation program

26 September 2024 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8

Bags will continue to fly free on Southwest Airlines, even as the company moves to offer a paid extra legroom option on board its planes from 2026.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Boeing, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Icelandair, redeye, seating, seats, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty, Seats & Cabin

Icelandair extends Viasat deal for A321LR internet services

6 March 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The next generation of aircraft at Icelandair will fly with the Viasat inflight Wi-Fi service on board

This story is about: A321LR, A321XLR, Airbus, Astrova, Icelandair, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Satellite, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Icelandair selects Astrova for A321LR entertainment

20 December 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Rendering of an aircraft interior with Panasonic Avionics' Astrova screens installed

Icelandair will install the Astrova inflight entertainment system from Panasonic Avionics (PAC) on its upcoming A321LR fleet. The kit will provide in-seat entertainment from nose-to-tail, as well as several additional services from PAC for content and advertising management.

This story is about: A321LR, A321XLR, Andy Masson, Astrova, Icelandair, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, moving map, OLED, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation Filed Under: IFEC

Icelandair plans A321XLR shift for fleet renewal

7 April 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The writing has been on the wall for years. Now it is also in the signed contracts. Icelandair will replace its 757 fleet with the A321XLR from 2029.

This story is about: 737 MAX, A321LR, A321neo, A321XLR, Airbus, Boeing, Icelandair Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Seats & Cabin

Northern Pacific seeks public investors

2 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The stylized

Northern Pacific Airways is taking a somewhat unusual approach to funding ahead of its expected launch later this year. The carrier is running an open call to unaccredited investors, hoping to boost its visibility in the market, as well as its cash balance.

This story is about: 2Ku, 757-200, A321XLR, crowdfunding, Icelandair, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, Intelsat, leasing, Northern Pacific Airways, Rob McKinney Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC

Viasat boosts aviation backlog, lingers over LEO likelihood

9 August 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Viasat is making a lot of money, even though it cannot add new users to its core satellite offering today. But the company is not shying away from aircraft additions, with hundreds more anticipated over the next couple years.

This story is about: Delta Air Lines, earnings call, Icelandair, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Satellite, United Airlines, ViaSat, ViaSat-3, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Icelandair brings the MAX 9 online

22 July 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Icelandair 737 MAX flying over snowy terrain

Icelandair can once again claim in-flight wifi availability on 100% of its flights. The carrier’s 737 MAX fleet, fitted with Ka-band satellite connectivity from Viasat, began activation earlier this year and will accelerate thanks to a recently received certification on the MAX 9.

This story is about: 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, Icelandair, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, PaxEx, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

Come PLAY in Iceland: Another new airline launches in the wake of WOW Air

5 November 2019 By Seth Miller 7 Comments

A new low cost carrier is set to fly in Iceland. PLAY airlines intends to launch sales before the end of the year, connecting passengers between Keflavik and European destinations. The company expects to expand to North American destinations in Spring 2020, using Iceland as a hub to connect passengers between the two continents.

This story is about: Iceland, Icelandair, KEF, Keflavik, LCC, LCCs, Norwegian, PLAY, TATL, transatlantic, WAB Air, WOW, WOW Air Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

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