Icelandair takes off

Boston (USA) is a major benefactor as Iceland officially re-opens its borders for tourists with a twice daily service from Heathrow connecting with the Boston flights in both directions.  Icelandair’s flight schedule will be revised on 1 July, possibly adding further destinations.

Iceland managed to contain coronavirus earlier this year and received worldwide recognition for its success in flattening the curve, making this border re-opening – one of the first in the world – possible.

Icelandair is working closely with Keflavik International Airport and the Icelandic Tourism Board to ensure tourists can travel safely to and from the country, and enjoy all it has to offer.  The tourist authorities point out visitors will not have any trouble keeping their distance from others while enjoying the country’s vast and dramatic landscape – and with the whole country open, they will also be able to enjoy Icelandic culture and cuisine, as well as the vibrant nightlife of Reykjavík.

Speaking about the news Icelandair’s Chief Commercial Officer, Birna Osk Einarsdottir, said: “We are delighted that Iceland is one of the first countries to open back up to the world and to travellers in this way.

“Iceland is the ideal place to visit at this time – it is safe, clean, healthy and spacious with a small population and beautiful nature and wilderness.

“We’ve introduced a range of new measures at Icelandair in preparation for the first weeks of flying, to ensure all passengers are safe and feel comfortable flying with us.”

Temporarily, passengers will only be able to take one personal carry-on item on board with hold baggage free.

www.icelandair.com

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