Due to the increasing demand from Vancouver International Airport, Icelandair will increase their current seasonal service to a full year-round schedule starting this winter.
“Icelandair began seasonal service from Vancouver on May 14, 2014 and has continued to see increased demand to Iceland and beyond. Our new year-round schedule will offer Vancouverites a refreshing alternative to more than 25 destinations in Europe and we look forward to welcoming you aboard,” said Birkir Holm Gudnasson, Icelandair’s CEO.
Icelandair offers three cabins of service with one checked bag, personal in-flight entertainment systems and gate-to-gate Wi-Fi available for all passengers.
The expanded Icelandair service will further strengthen YVR and Icelandair’s successful partnership, which started with the launch of its YVR – KEF service in 2014.
The flight will continue to use the Boeing 757 aircraft and will depart YVR two days a week on Fridays and Sundays at 15:45 and arrive at KEF at 06:00; it will depart KEF on Thursdays and Saturdays at 17:10 and arrive in YVR at 17:50. Service will ramp up to three days a week in 2018. In addition to offering passengers more connections, Icelandair’s service will create 61 jobs and will contribute $3.4 million in Gross Domestic Product to the B.C. economy, as cited by Vancouver Airport Authority.
Icelandair and JetBlue today announce the start of a new frequent flyer partnership which provides their customers the ability to earn points on flights between the carriers.
This agreement, now in effect, will allow Icelandair Saga Club members to earn Saga Points on JetBlue flights, while members of TrueBlue can earn TrueBlue Points on Icelandair flights. Saga Club members will also earn Card Points on JetBlue flights towards elite status level. Simply include your Saga Club number when booking your JetBlue flight to earn Points.
“Icelandair and JetBlue share a similar mind-set and business model. We both offer our passengers a comfortable, refreshing alternative to the typical airline experience as well as sleek, friendly service and gate-to-gate Wi-Fi access. This partnership will open the skies for travelers in North America and Europe who want to make the most of their flight miles while earning rewards for their travels. We are excited to share a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement and welcome JetBlue TrueBlue passengers onboard,” said Gudmundur Oskarsson, Icelandair’s Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing.
This year Icelandair celebrates its 80th anniversary and continues to grow its network and partners to best serve their customers. Icelandair currently serves the largest network in its history and has been an interline partner with JetBlue since May 2, 2012. JetBlue was founded in 1999 and today carries more than 35 million passengers a year to 100 cities in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average of 925 daily flights.
