Should you avoid flying Icelandair?
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As a follow up to my last video, this is footage from Icelandair flight number 863 from Reykjavik (KEF) to San Francisco (SFO) on the 767-300 (registration number TF-ISN). I was seated in 26E back in economy class, and unlike the flight to KEF several days prior, this one was nearly full.
Now that I've done a full round trip on Icelandair, the question is: just how good (or bad) of an airline are they? Should Icelandair be avoided at all costs? Make sure to watch the video all the way to the end to hear my verdict...
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Absolutely not! Icelandair is brilliant!
It’s kind of surprising to me that more people aren’t talking about them (at least here in the US) - I had no idea how good they were until this trip.
I agree! Icelandair is the best airline in Iceland.
Icelandair is a great airline! I'm only missing hotmeals but it's still great
They are my favorite airline
Hey bro
Icelandair is absolutely fine to fly on.
I agree - I can’t wait for my next flight with them!
They bought wow
No they didn’t
@@gostur7415 *tried to*
I flew 14 hours with no Tv no food
Flown with Iceland-air once, found it a pleasurable, easy, and quick way to connect from the USA to Europe.
Having the opportunity to stop for a break at KEF along the way definitely gives them an advantage!
SANspotter not for us . Overcrowded airport
Anna its icelandair 1 word not iceland air
One of the best airlines I have flew with.
Since when did Icelandair become low cost ? Icelandair is not considered to be a low cost carrier. Icelandair is a legacy carrier with the price to go with it.
I mistakenly assumed them to be low cost since they don’t serve free meals. And I’ve found their fares to be really low as well (fro the US west coast) so even if they aren’t an LLC it’s like they are operating as if they are.
No airlines serves free food. Most airlines however include food in their overall higher ticket price, but it's not free. Never is.
@@sanspotter Thanks for the video, really good editing! Icelandair has a long history of being one of the cheaper options between Europe/USA, that game has changed though. It's hard to make a clear difference between LCCs and legacy carriers these days, what you get "free" varies a lot. I know my 'home carrier' Finnair would like to adapt more LCC elements but they have to compete against the Asian legacies.
@@Cta2006 Actually that's not true, KLM, BA and Alitalia for example, do offer free meals. And Icelandair used to offer free meals a few year back (along with free a 23kg bag for European trips and 2x23kg for North Am. flights.
No, they seem to offer free meals, but it's already calculated into the overall ticketprice. No airline gives food away for free. No airline would survive financially then. Low cost airlines specify more where you can choose if you want the ticket not to include food and becuase of that get an even cheaper ticket.
Love Icelandair--have done SFO LGW and SFO CDG no issues at all. $425 RT to Paris from SFO is unbeatable.
service is great, planes are good and always on time. changing in KEF is also super easy--great value all around
I agree - I don’t think I ever would’ve considered Icelandair in the past, but this was such a good experience that I’d have no problem doing it again. Especially with how competitive their fares are!
Pro Gamer_21 Same 4 hours delayed then I missed my connecting flight which took a day off my holiday.
I remember flying Icelandair in 1982. From Luxembourg to Keflavik(there was a crew change) and from there to Chicago and return. The flights were operated by a Douglas dc8 super 63. Pleasant memories.
Back when FI could only sell tickets from the USA to Luxembourg.
THIS IS NOT REYKJAVIK AIRPORT
this airport is keflavik international airport.
Reykjavik only has small airport
Technically, yes, you are absolutely correct - it is Keflavik. However, all international flights to Reykjavik use this airport and that’s how they market it to foreigners like me. Even the tickets and boarding passes say “Reykjavik”.
We have a airport in Reykjavik,but it is too small to accomma
ndate larger aircrafts
SANspotter Really? That’s peculiar. My tickets/boarding pass referred to it as Keflavik.
SANspotter no they say (KEF) Keflavik not Reykjavík
Reykjavík airport has an decent size runway you can land a 737 on there but it’s way to small for a Homebase
Awesome review!
We got back to SFO yesterday, stopped over in Reykjavik, from Ireland.
Took Iceland air to SFO, had emergency row seats, couldn't have been better for the buck...
5hanks for showing the review, very accurately said, including the airport.
Safe travels!!
Thanks Pat! Glad you also had a good experience with Icelandair - not too many people give them the credit they deserve!
Iceland Air is my favorite when going to Europe from Denver. It is awesome to clear customs in Iceland in a few minutes rather than waiting for an hour and a half in Paris. The passengers have been great on all of the flights I have taken. I am done with the large American carriers. Iceland Air has more legroom in economy as well, and I don't mind standing to wait for a plane since you have to sit for so long on the flight anyway.
Actually I didn’t know that everyone cleared customs in Iceland. That’s definitely another perk of flying Icelandair!
My sister flew with Icelandair from Minneapolis to Reykjavik. She hated it.
Another wonderful video. Keep it up!
Thanks - there’s lots more to come!
Congrats on 15k subs🎉🎊🎈
This video popped up in my feed Scott, here 4 years later having just completed a London to Seattle flight in Icelandair Economy. Still a really nice airline, very comfortable on the 737 Max, as I commented to the crew the coffee they service is amazing, they agreed. The crew were wonderful throughout. And Keflavik hasn't changed as an airport. Only during this time as a transit passenger and craving outside air I was directed to the smoking area. An outside corral spot completely deserted but with great views of waiting aircraft.
Amazing video! Always loved how informational they are. Just a question. Have you experienced anything from WOW air yet? I will be flying them soon and wonder if I made a good choice as Icelandair also flies from the airport I am departing from? Thank you! Great video again!
Thank you! You know, I really wish I would have flown WOW Air back to the US so I could have made a direct comparison. I’ve heard mixed reviews on them actually (no video entertainment for example) but they can’t be that bad considering how many people they move. I’m sure you’ll have a great trip!
Another great video Scott, keep them coming! What editor do you use, always great edits by you!
Thanks! I’m using Premier Pro - which was kind of intimidating at first but I’ve grown to like it quite a bit. 😎
Nice vid as always. Just curious... Did you do something fun or sightseeing in Iceland or you just went there to try Icelander air?
Thanks! This trip was mostly about trying Icelandair, but I did have a full day and a half to explore Reykjavik (which was really neat). I’m definitely going to go back to Iceland someday though - I really want to see more of the country.
Loved my flights on Icelandair and will use them again and again! :)
Me too!
I remember flying Iceland air in the 90s. You got free delicious meals and full bar service. Gone are the days.....
I definitely would have loved to try them back in the day - sounds like they’ve cut a lot of their onboard service since then.
The CL-44s to Luxembourg weren’t all that fun though.
Yes, I flew them in 2000, complementary alcohol in coach and meals where included; even on the three hour flight from Amsterdam to Reykjavik (an omelet).
Awwww sad how services change but prices fail to reflect the decline in amenities.
Flew round trip SEA-KEF just a couple weeks before this video dropped. Much the same experience as here... wide-open outbound flight (had a row of 3 seats all to myself), packed return flight. But mine was on a 757, not a 767. Seven hours each way in a single-aisle jet, but still a great experience. In-flight entertainment was enough to pass the time effectively. Added in a trip from KEF-LHR and back (767 each way here) to watch the Seattle Seahawks play in London. Airfare total just over $1,000 US. Would do it again, and hope to in the next 5-10 years.
Thanks for such an amazing video! I just discovered your channel and I'm already loving the quality and style of your videos. Looking forward to see more! (As an aspiring flight reviewer, I was just curious what video editing software you use? Thanks :))
Thanks! I’m using Adobe Premier Pro - which is really nice when it doesn’t crash. 🤬😂
@@sanspotter Sounds like you need to up grade your computer, I use a computer with an i7 core and 12gb ram as well as a
4gb dedicated video card. NEVER have had it crash. Get a gamer lap top.
Just curious, what camera are you using? The quality is excellent!
Thanks! It was a combination of iPhone Xs and GoPro Hero 7.
i flew Icelandair in July 2021. Great flight to and from JFK. I was so impressed I joined the Saga club.
Round trip Toronto to London, $365 via Icelandair. Beat that and maybe I'll consider arguments against the airline.
AWESOME VIDEO! Icelandair started flying to my hometown on May 31, and I'm eager to test them out!
Thank you! Definitely give Icelandair a try if you can - I think you’ll enjoy it!
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It´s Keflavik Intl. airport not Reykjavik, KEF and not RKV. RKV has just domestic flights and to/ from Faroe Islands and Greenland.
It actually is Reyjkavik-Keflavik International Airport.
AdmiralNimitz04 no, it´s KEF. It might show up on some booking sites as Reykjavik but the Intl. airport is always KEF only. Trust me, i work at KEF. Reykjavik airport is 45 minutes away from KEF.
@@markusfuerst1909 I know the airport code, and its ICAO is BIKF. However, the airport's name is Reyjkavik-Keflavik International, according to Flightaware.
What is your job at BIKF?
@@aadvantagegold5220 working at baggage service and my flightaware does just say Keflavik Intl. Airport, see link: de.flightaware.com/live/airport/BIKF
maybe it was like you said earlier but not after may 2016 when i started at the airport.
Keflavik Airport is always called Reykjavik, where ever you are in the world
you never see a sign when you go to iceland that you will land on Keflavik Airport, always Reykjavik (you land in keflavik tho)
There is no mystery meat, the menu lists what the box contains, and if you want even more detail, you can look it up on Icelanair's website.
Tapas snack box
Serrano ham: pork leg, salt, preservatives: E250, E252; antioxidant: E301.
Iberico Cheese: Pasteurized MILK (cow, goat and sheep) lactic cultures, animal rennet, salt, calcium chloride, lysozyme from EGG: E1105.
Iberico Cheese(more maturated): Pasteurized MILK (cow, goat and sheep) lactic cultures, animal rennet, salt, calcium chloride, lysozyme from EGG: E1105.
Mini fuet: Pork, salt, lactose, milk, protein, milk powder, dextrose, spice, garlic, aroma, flavour enhancer: E621, antioxidant: E301, stabiliser; E450 preservative.
Crackers: wheat flour, water, olive oil, salt, yeast, anti caking agent
Awesome video. How was Iceland?
Thanks! Iceland was really interesting actually - I’m definitely planning on going back and exploring outside of Reykjavík.
I flew Icelandic several times in my college years back in the '70s - planes were old, not roomy, but the crew was great. Food out of JFK was typical American airline junk, but they brought on the delicious fish in Iceland with free wine and cognac in Luxembourg...SO low-cost airline! Loved the Keflavik stopover to buy souvenirs, but it was was always grey and gloomy mid-summer.
By the look of things, they've improved a lot and can't wait to fly with the again!
My uncle started that airline. He was a pioneer in budget travel. The planes were old, but they had good service on board.
Flown Iceland Air 3 times within the last 18 months to Europe and back. When flying economy between Denver and Europe, I appreciate the break at KEF to get some fresh air and use the nicest airport bathrooms there are. The airport is a real zoo for connecting through as it is always crowded and you usually you have to take a bus out to the hardstand for boarding and it can be extremely windy. However, to me, that is all part of the experience which makes it interesting. I have an other trip planned soon with them as their fares are incredibly low.
I think I’m gonna be flying with them more often as well now that I’ve discovered how good the service is in relation to the price. They have some really good deals for sure, and I don’t mind those windy “air stairs” boarding experiences either. It’s fun to get out on the ramp every now and then!
Why all the snark in the first part of the vid, when you give a positive summary at the end? Just ... askin'. My first Loftleidir -- um, Icelandair -- experience was in 1967, when it took a Bristol Britannia 15 h to make the journey from Idlewild -- today, we say "JFK" -- to Luxembourg, with a stopover in KEF, and the seat pitch would have given you a case of the screaming meemies. The food was pretty good, though, and there was enough alc to keep everyone happy, or at least sedated. I took them a few times since, and man, I've gotta say, a visit to the Blue Lagoon makes for the best stopover EV-ER!!! So take Loftseldir -- uh, Icelandair -- with confidence if it floats to the top of your search screen. I've never had a negative experience with them. (Don't get me started about United.)
Well, snark is what I do best! 😆👍🏻 It’s interesting to keep hearing about how Icelandair has evolved over the years, and I wish I could have tried them way back in the day. It’s still a fine airline today IMHO (better than US carriers), but it sounds like they were really good back then!
@@sanspotter Consider less "snark" and you might gain more subscribers. Just a suggestion.
Did they weigh your carry on? Do they usually weigh carryons?
Nice video!
most likely gonna be using icelandair for my trip next year so this eases a lot of the stress
I never flew with Icelandair but from the video it seems to be so niceeeeee🛬🛫!!!
I had a 24 hour delay due to their late connecting flight, so I got $900CAD / 600 Euros back because of it, plus a stay in their hotel, so I think it was worth it!
Flew on them twice now, the in seat product is by far my favourite for inter European flights. For long haul though, I’m going to have to agree. Even the 757 and 767 are very noisy compared to the 777 and 787/A350
It’s amazing how quiet the new generation of aircraft are - can’t wait to (eventually) see the 787 or A350 at Icelandair. 😎
Hey! Do you mind if I ask how tall you are, to get a sense of how good leg room is? My husband and I are looking into booking through Iceland Air; I'm 5'11" and he's 6'2" :)
No problem! I’m 5’-10” and I had tons of room - so I’d imagine he’d be fairly comfortable. Icelandair has a lot more legroom than many other carriers. 😎👍🏻
I paid (a little) extra for our leg from YVR-KEF to fly Saga (Business). Its actually the cheapest way to get to Europe via business class. Great service, wonderful dining, good wines, OK seats (domestic First style). I would not pay full price though. We flew back on economy and that was fine. For a seasoned traveler Iceland Air is a little rough around the edges but for tourists its good value. Food is great.
which Food?? in eco?????
My wife and I have flown with Icelandair on many flights - we consider them to be the best coach class we have ever flown. Have also flown in Saga Class and found it comfortable as well. The staff's genuine care of us, the amazing (yes, amazing) sandwiches, the cleanliness of the aircraft all add up to a great airline.
I agree, economy class is really good. I want to try Saga soon!
Icelandair is amazing! incredible service and great costs! I wish i could you use them everywhere!
Have you had a look at their route map recently? I was really impressed to see that they are pretty much everywhere in Europe.
I flew Icelandair this summer (from US to Iceland to Germany and back) and it was a nice airline, they even gave you pillows and blankets for the long-haul flights. The only bad thing about it was that I get airsick on planes lol
Getting air sick is never fun - hopefully it wasn’t a completely miserable experience! 🤢
As long as you are researching Iceland Air food. The baked crunchy snacks we had in business class from Chicago to Germany last year were addictive. Anyone know whats in them?
I flew Icelandair last month, quickest way from Europe to US West Coast! And cheapest too! I also had an aisle seat, which I think is better than window for an 8+ hour flight on the 757.
Wow, 8 hours on a 757! 😮 Sounds miserable, but part of me really wants to give it a try. 😂
I love it. I need a window seat because my neighbours usually have to visit the toilet often, plus so many people nudging you on the way to the toilet if you have an aisle seat... 8+ hours of that... Nope, window seat for me and I try to sleep, untouched, leaning against the wall. But I usually get someone who keeps pushing the back of my seat... I want to kill them... but Icelandair itself, I have nothing but praise for the flight. I bring my own food and water, I'm all set. One thing I secretly love is the man who narrates the welcome, etc. He sounds like Count Dracula when he spaks English.
All those whining about not getting first class service should not fly at the economy light rate. Iceland air has five classes from very inexpensive to full service first class. You get what you pay for.
Iceland air has NO FIRST CLAS AND NO PREMECO: So please think before you talk OMG
Do they sell all the meals??
Sweet and short trip report... I like it lol
Thank you! 😎👍🏻
An absolutely awesome airline. I used Icelandair every time I flew to Europe and never had an issue (PDX to Europe). First time I used Icelandair was in ecomony and it was not disappointing at all. Like yourself I reserved an aisle seat. The other times I flew I went in Economy comfort and Saga class. Economy comfort was great but now with the removal of the comfort class its either economy or first class. Like you said, you can skip saga class and still be comfortable in economy.
I never stayed long enough during my lay-over to walk around the airport because all my lay-over were shorter than 2 hours. With the amount of people there, its still very efficiency making it to my connection. Once I had 45 minutes to be taxied off the plane, go through customs, down a beer at the airport bar and check-in to my flight. When I arrived in Amsterdam, my check-in bags were on my flight with no issues. I recommend this airline 100%!
The fact that you successfully downed a beer at KEF with a 45 minute connection time says a lot about how efficient that place is. 😂 It’s crowded as heck during peak hours but everything seems to flow nicely.
Usually flights from PDX arrive at 6am and the airport is already crowded. I was walking faster than normal to make the connection! Thank you for the informative video.
I’m flying Icelandair to Anchorage- so glad I watched this video - No problem at all
I had no idea Icelandair flew to Anchorage - that sounds like an awesome flight, so enjoy it!
Flew Icelandair out of JFK in 2017 and I have nothing bad to say about it. My only problem was legroom. I’m 6’5”-6” (give or take) and most economy seats barely accommodate me. Otherwise, my 5.5 hour flight was fine.
Great, informative video. I don't travel much at all, matter of fact it is over 10 years since my last visit to an airport! Anyway, I have been considering taking Icelandair from Vancouver to Helsinki, it seems to be the quickest and most direst route from here, as there are no direct flights. I was wondering if Business (Saga) class is worth it and, from what I see, I would be just as well off in Economy. The seating in Saga class is still, from what I can see, like most domestic business class domestic flights. I can't sleep on an aircraft anyway. Like you, I just want a fairly comfortable aisle seat, and left alone to read or use my iPad. So I am grateful to you for this video, and it also gives me an idea of Reykjavik airport, so I know what to expect and not be disappointed. Cheers, Carl
Glad this was helpful Carl! Definitely skip Saga class - it’s not much better than economy from what I’ve seen and heard, and with the decent amount of leg room and nice video entertainment in economy, you’ll have a great flight at a good price. Have fun!
I flew with them this past july, and I had bought my tickets early, Nov 2017. what happened was they elected to change both my flights in Feb, 2018 to a stop over flight in Copenhagen, which was not what I had bought. I went from Toronto to Iceland, and was supposed to fly direct to Gothenburg Sweden. so what I got instead was a layover in Copenhagen, bused to a small puddle jumper, and then to Gothenburg. I was pissed, it's like bait and switch. I would be wary of this.
I flew Icelandair last year, Glasgow to Toronto (then Westjet to Montreal) in Saga class. Plane was delayed leaving KEF, baggage reclaim at Toronto was very slow and meant we had no chance of making our connection for Montreal. When we finally arrived at Westjet desk, however, we found that we had already been transferred to a later flight, so, ticks in the box there. Good price for business class. The food was lovely, very fresh and the flight attendants very friendly and helpful. Comfort might depend on your height! I am quite small and found the seats, though very roomy, didn't suit me after a while as I couldn't comfortably reach the foot rests (a leg rest or taking my inflatable footrest would have been helpful). My husband had no such problem and was very comfortable. On the KEF-YYZ leg, we had bulkhead seats which I found even less comfortable, so changed our seats away from bulkhead for the return.
KEF airport is a bit confusing and it didn't have many sears, but, the Saga lounge is lovely; small and beautifully formed! I would fly with Icelandair again, no problem.
I live in Norway and my teenage son lives in Canada. For the past 2 years he has flown to visit me using Icelandair. Absolutely top notch! I got the unaccompanied minor service for him and he was very well taken care of.. Highly recommend them! Price wise, they aren't all that bad if you have ever shopped around for flights from Canada (which is way more than flying to or from the US)..
Nice to know that it’s been such a good experience! I only wish I had discovered how good Icelandair is a long time ago - I hadn’t even heard much about them before this trip but now I’ll go out of my way to fly with them.
@@sanspotter Forgot to mention their customer service is amazing too. Since it was long distance for me to call, the CDN support to add the unaccompanied minor service to his ticket, I did it all through their Twitter account!
I love Icelandair. First time i got round trip JFK to CDG for 390. Had a window seat plus the 2 seats next to me were empty so basically had entire row to myself. Can’t say much about food considering i ordered oatmeal but it was gross and they served it to me in a paper container and poured lukewarm water into it so basically ate wet raw oats for $6
JFK to CDG for $390 is a steal - they definitely have good prices compared to many other airlines. And yeah, the oatmeal! I was actually considering getting that, but I couldn’t figure out how they’d make it since there’s no hot water on the plane (at least hot enough to make proper oatmeal). Good thing I passed on it I guess. 😅
I've flown Icelandair on various occasions, and I'm due to fly with them in December. Ive never have had any issues with them, and I always find the staff to be very polite
I wish I had plans to fly with them again soon. Have a great flight!
Thank you
2:01 LMAO TF-DAD
Who is SANspotter and what does he mean by this question? Whom is he supporting?
I typically enjoy your videos, but I believe you're mistaken about Saga. Here was my experience. We actually got upgraded when they eliminated economy comfort this year. MCO-KEF and KEF-HAM. We got to use the United Air lounge pre-boarding. When we boarded we were greeted with champagne, a pillow, blanket, headphones, toiletry kit, socks, and individual bowl of nuts. Before the first meal we got a warm towel to wash our hands. It came with a three course meal where you chose your main course. I received more bottles of water than my bag would hold and had to turn some away. They came around with the bread basket twice. We also got breakfast. We had very friendly flight attendants and our own saga bathrooms. I believe it's worth the extra money if you have it to spend. The worst part about Icelandair is the customer service they eliminated last year. You can't get through on the phone but once you're in the air, it's worth it.
Thanks Erica! Yeah, I’m pretty sure that I would have the same thoughts if I had the opportunity to try the Saga back to back with economy - there’s no doubt that it’s better than the economy class product, but what worries me is that I’ve heard so many complaints about it over the years. I’m easy to please though (lol) so if given the choice I’d probably pick Saga as well. My comments in the video were based on the fact that it was a pretty nice ride in the back of the plane, and that for most people, it’d most likely be good enough. Now I wanna try Saga to see first hand what it’s like... 😆
I've flown Icelandair twice from Washington Dulles to Keflavik. It's a similar product to most domestic flights on U.S. airlines, in all classes, i.e. they get you there but don't expect many luxuries, and the premium class isn't the best value for your money. They fly 757-200s out of IAD that are definitely showing their age. And no, hakarl isn't one of the inflight meal choices :-P
I’ve found that they are much cheaper than US airlines as well - definitely the most bang for the buck transatlantic IMHO. I’d totally make them my #1 carrier if Hakarl was on the menu. 🤔😂
@@sanspotter Yes, but their premium class isn't enough of an upgrade over economy to be worth the extra money or miles.
Icelandair provides the best seasonal service to mainland Europe from my home airport. YHZ is too small to have many direct flights to Europe (though Westjet is expanding.) But Icelandair provides a nice array of destinations that are reached with a transfer in KEF. It is often better and cheaper than flying west to YUL or YYZ to then fly east.
I was looking at their in flight map recently, and it’s quite impressive. You’ll be able to get to any point in Europe with only one stop on Icelandair, so you’re lucky to have that option!
I fly their Premium Economy service which gives you an upgrade to Business Class on the leg between Iceland and Europe. I agree the airport in Iceland is small and is in need of a serious upgrade and the transport to and from the plane is less than desirable.
I had no idea about the free upgrade on the final leg to Europe! That’s a really nice perk.
Economy plus you get the same larger seat (2+2 abreast ) as Business Class - and you are only separated by a curtain.
Your voice level is good but when you switch to the music I have to turn down the sound, then I can't hear you when you start talking and the music stops. :(
Just flew Icelandair last week. YYZ to CDG. No problems at all with the exception of the overcrowding at the Iceland Airport. Great onboard entertainment, pillow & blankets and bottle of water upon entering the aircraft.
Icelandair is definitely hard to beat transatlantic. Really good service for a fraction of the cost of most US and Canadian Airlines.
ok ty keep up the good work :)
Haha, thanks Bruce!
Great vid
Thanks - glad you liked it! 😎
I might be flying them this summer from SEA and onto LHR and CDG with the free stop in Iceland
Do it if you can - Icelandair is great and you’re gonna love Iceland!
Hi Scott....
May I know what is the Mystery meat? 😁😁😁😁😁😁
I’m still trying to figure that out. 😂
NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My two sons with autism were treated as kings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I booked a tour to France for next summer (birthday present) after my trip to Spain was cancelled last year and I cancelled a trip to Ireland this year (grrrr!). Researching random flights to Paris, I've generally found that Icelandair is the cheapest airline. I'd rather fly non-stop somewhere, but the money I could save with a connection is probably worth it.
youre not pronouncing Reykjavík correctly lol
I flew icelandair last month. It was fine. I wasn't caught off guard by fees because I read the requirements for a carry on.
I knew my bag was too big so I pre-purchased my checked bag & meals, before check in @ a 20% discount.
Myself and my stuff made it there and back. No complaints. 😐
Exactly - as long as you know what to expect ahead of time, it’s a pretty nice experience!
My 40-people group picked it (with a layover) because it was cheapest. Our connecting flight left without us and there were no more flights to Munich. And there wasn’t enough room for all of us on the next flights.
This plus the flight itself not being the best...I will not be flying Icelandair again if I can avoid it.
The airport has grown way to fast and they have not been able to update it to handle all the people that go thru , the airport it's to small for over 6000000 people a year . Icelandair have the best service and the best prices and many new planes . They are defiantly the way to Europe with a free stopover in Iceland or if you are just going to Iceland . Wow is ok , but not nearly as Icelandair.
By the way the meat is raw ham and sausages .
Raw ham and sausages or not, it was good! 😄 Hopefully they can get KEF built up enough to handle all that traffic - though with the rumors of WOW not lasting much longer, there might be some relief in the short term.
Thank you , you might have heard the rumors of Icelandair taking over WOW .
Yeah, and it’s actually a brilliant move IMHO. Both were on their deathbed trying to compete with each other, but now they can put all that behind them and grow (profitably).
Going on an Iceland air flight tomorrow
Have a great trip!! It’s a really great airline. 🙂👍🏻
Should have gotten the whole menu!
RAKE-YAH-VEEK haha ;-) I remember my Icelandair flight. Was from SEA to KEF. Nothing overly special but decent. I always bring my meal on the flights to Iceland.
Haha, yes, by far the most difficult to pronounce city name I’ve ever been to. 😄 Bringing food is a good idea - I’m definitely doing that next time!
I love what you and other TH-camrs do with these channels so much. Being such an airline nerd never ceases to fascinate. I especially appreciate those who spread the wealth between different cabin classes. Seeing as many of us ain't got the wealth. But that aside, shame a country as lovely and as pricy as Iceland doesn't have a stronger flag carrier.
Title of the house-music in the background?
Which track? There were four in this video...
@@sanspotter, the one at 2:04
Proud to be an Icelander! Was raised in the largest Icelandic settlement in the US, Mountain, ND. We know how to have a great party!
Oddly enough, my biggest takeaway from my two days in Reykjavik was how calm / quiet / peaceful it seemed. 😅
@@sanspotter It is a calm place. Our celebration is once a year and we have many dignitaries from Iceland. This year the Prime Minister was one of our guests.
What? Flew with them in a few years ago and they were fantastic, even fly my fave plane the 757!
I was hoping to get to try their 757 on this trip as well, but it didn’t happen. Oh well - next time!
I suspect WOW will be taken over by Wizz in a year or two - and there will be much fewer flights - so no problem with Ramps in the future due to much fewer flights
flight crew with Icelandair is overall very nice - more so then on most airlines - so that is a plus - I agree with the business comment - one is better to take Delta business class to NYC and then continue on to SF - Icelandair business class is OK to short destinations like London or CPH etc but SF - I say no - I would rather do a stopover and use Delta business class
2 months later wow doesn’t exist anymore:/
The mystery meat is fuet. It’s a kind of cured Catalan pork sausage.
Love the wow air registration TF-DAD
They’ve got some good ones! 😂
TF-DAD was WOW AIR reg. Not Iceland Air 🤓
Hmmmm....possibility of some Greenland shark to tantalize your taste buds? That is an Icelandic favorite.
That sounds good! The only ocean beast I ate in this trip was salmon, so it sounds like I’m going to have to go back...
Mandy CharrLuvr Great. A plane full of gagging foreigners.
I’m going with Iceland air after 2 days. Btw I live in Iceland
I was looking forward to trying Icelandair, but I don't think I will be flying with them again for the following reasons:
1) No lounge access outside of Reykjavik, and connection times were too tight to access the lounge in Reykjavik.
2) No check-in counter available at Charles de Gaulle when I arrived early for my flight, with no instructions for where to drop off checked baggage after self check-in.
3) No priority boarding, and Keflavik airport is too small to accommodate the number of passengers connecting.
4) Inconsistent meal service, on the first segment, they were out of lamb, and on the second segment, I got the last beef.
5) I think the lower prices attracted people who typically wouldn't be seated in a premium cabin, as I had a disruptive, entitled family of three seated in my row.
I wouldn't recommend flying Icelandair again.
WOW went bust so there’s not much choice if you want to go to Iceland
Yes uou should, they are about to own the competition in Iceland
Yeah, I’m really excited about the combination of WOW Air and Icelandair - it was a brilliant business move for sure.
I just went on my first trip with icelandair, and just for the heck of it I searched for the name of the airline on TH-cam prior to the trip. Well, I should not have done that since the first thing I saw was the title of this video which made me really anxious. Now that I'm back home I decided to watch it and realized it was just clickbait 😂 I really liked icelandair by the way 👌
Not clickbait! 😂 Haha... the question of whether or not they should be avoided was one I was getting a lot, so I decided to make a video about it. Glad you had a good flight! 👍🏻
A good route to catch an aurora in darkness.
I love Iceland, I flew LH IAH-FRA-KEF.....A380 which I love. Easy connection in FRA.
That’s a long way to backtrack! 😮
Maybe you didn't like it. But at least for me, it was fine. Returning from Copenhagen, no problem at all in both flights.
Avoid? The only airlines to avoid are the unsafe ones and who don't refund fares they are contractually obligated to. Otherwise, they appear to offer a decent alternative to the US/EU legacy carriers. Anything wrong with a stopover in Iceland?
Yes, you should. Unless you are actually going to Iceland.
Please correct me if I am mistaken; but I can't believe that economy class has to PAY for a meal. I have flown on the airline about 20 years ago and the meal service was free for ALL classes of service. Icelandair has changed and if that is the case; I will NEVER fly on that airline again. Quite a shame.😢😢😢😢😢
Flew on Icelandair in October from Denver to Iceland to UK. Best flight ever. Usually fly American Airlines which is a nightmare.... I'm American:)
Pretty much anything is better than American Airlines at the moment - I’m not really sure what has happened to them over the past two years but it isn’t good. 🙁 Glad you enjoyed your first experience on Icelandair!
Not my choice anymore. I am not ready to pack my food for a 7+ hr international flight. I don’t want to starve up in the air. Pay a fortune to buy a piece of something and stay hungry!
Their flights are not cheap either!
The new livery on the 737 max make Icelandair look low cost
I actually don’t mind it so much - especially when parked next to WOW Air plane.
I got yelled at by an English lady on an icelandair flight for not knowing how to act on a plane. I kept of accidentally hitting her chair during the flight and she was like “it became such an annoyance I switched seats with my husband.”. Oh, and I’m a pretty tall person and she had her chair all the way back. Soooooo is it really my fault? But all I did was smile and say “I’m sorry” and then continued with my life
Note this was videoed not in rush hour folks . It’s horrendous
"Mystery meat" is probably Catalan Fuet. A lot better than nuggets or Spam, surely
Whatever it was, it was good. 😂