Icelandair

Advantages: Quick and efficient check-in and disembarkment.
Disadvantages: Big class division. Cramped elbow and leg space. The food!!

...to Reykjavik (reviews to follow), Icelandair was the natural choice of airlines. A choice based on the airline's catchphrase from their advert "Icelandair connects Iceland to Europe". We flew from Manchester to Keflavik Airport where there are twice weekly flights. Other UK airports serviced by Icelandair are London Heathrow (daily flights) and Glasgow (also twice weekly). Icelandair flies from the UK not only to Iceland but also onwards to New York, ...
...~~~Class Divide~~ Icelandair has two classes for travel Economy Class and Saga Class (Business Class). Icelandair goes to great lengths to promote Saga Class emphasizing how much more comfort and style there would be in traveling Saga. So much so it almost feels as if they are rubbing the benefits in the noses of those using Economy Class (including us!!). Travelling Saga Class entitles you to fast-track checking in with dedicated check-in desks ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap, many destinations (inc. smaller destinations like Rhode Island)
Disadvantages: Two drinks at once may suit some, but not me!

...Baltimore, I chose to fly Icelandair for several reasons. I'd been recommended their flights by my boss who has made the trip on several occasions, and when I enquired about fares, this one was the cheapest. Not being one to quibble with price, I settled on Icelandair. My flight was a two-leg affair (oo-er?), firstly Glasgow to Keflavik, Iceland, and then Keflavik to Baltimore/Washington International and I'd chosen a return flight. On checking ...
...of leg-room. Icelandair planes are generally 737's. Not huge, but well-equipped. Thankfully, the leg room was enough for my 33 inch pins that I wasn't scrunched up throughout the flight. The seats were reasonably comfortable within the boundaries of economy class, although a quick peek through the Magic Curtain to first class confirmed that their leg room was the same as mine. Nyah nyah x 1000! The in-flight service was good, although a little different ... Read review

Advantages: FAST! FRIENDLY!
Disadvantages: NONE FOR SCOTTISH PASSENGERS, LONDON PASSENGERS HAVE ONE CHANGE

...my first flight with Icelandair. Icelandair fly from Glasgow and Heathrow to Halifax, Minneapolis, New York JFK, Baltimore/Washington BWI, Boston and Orlando, via their "hub" at Reykjavik. From Scotland, this offers significant time savings. Normally Glasgow passengers have to fly to London or Amsterdam, and then fly back over Scotland, over Iceland then down to America. A lot of wasted time which Icelandair save. They operate a fleet of Boeing ...
...can't get lost in it! Icelandair connections allow for 60-90 minutes at this small airport, and a range of facilities from ATM's to duty-free shops is offered, They also have an Islandia store offering Icelandic produce. In fact, my onward flight used the same aircraft and departed from the same gate as we arrived on. For the onward flight, a comedy, movie and travel show on Iceland were shown, and again very tasty food was provided. My flight ... Read review

Advantages: Direct flight from Scotland
Disadvantages: Appears to be plagued by delays.

...to and from Iceland with Icelandair - on the outward flight departure was delayed by 5hours, while the return flight was delayed by 4hours. These delays resulted in arriving in Iceland just after 2am, and arriving back in Glasgow at 1230am - much less convenient that the scheduled arrival times, and quite disruptive to the first day of our holiday. The usual 'technical faults' catch-all was given as the excuse on both occasions, but speaking to ... Read review

Advantages: Great Value, wonderful winter feel
Disadvantages: It can be cold!

...You may think that Reyjavik, capital city of Iceland, is suitable only for a summer visit. Yet the city has a magic even in the winter months. Sure it snows a lots, but it is mostly a gentle, christmas snow that adds to the charm of an aalready beautiful city. Just imagine relaxing in warm lagoons cut into the side of hills, or drinking a beer in the snow, whilst enjoying a warming jaccuzi. What's more flights to Iceland (with the national carrier Icelandair) can be dirt cheap. Check out their site www.icelandair.co.uk for deatils of flights from London to Boston, with a three day stopover in Reykjavik, for only £150! Hotels too slash prices in the winter, making a christmas or New Year break tremedous value!... Read review

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Advantages: Close to Rekjavik city airport and the city centre
Disadvantages: Not in a very nice area and a bit noisy with the planes

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Advantages: scenery like nowhere else
Disadvantages: the price of beer!

...What started out as a cheap mini break turned into 5 days in Rekyavik but what the hell slap it on the credit card. Short flight from Glasgow on Icelandair - pleasant flight. Stayed at City Hotel which was walking distance from the city centre, quiet B&B type hotel, rooms were small but comfortable, good breakfast mainly continental, the main advantage of this hotel was its location, all the other choices seemed to be large chain hotels on the outskirts of the ring road. A small city, restaurants and bars very expensive but a good selection, we managed to break the bank the first night £26 for a bottle of decent wine! Menus seemed to be mostly lamb (very nice) and seafood, loads of obscure dishes available - they don't waste anything. Found an American style diner on the seafront which did great burgers and was reasonably priced... Read review

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