Kao dio svoje mreže za 2023., Icelandair danas najavljuje svoj najnoviji sjevernoamerički pristupnik: Detroit, Michigan. Sezonski letovi sa aerodroma Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) za Reykjavik, Island (KEF) počeće 18. maja 2023. sa četiri nedeljna stalna leta do 30. oktobra 2023. Let 872 poleće za Island u 8:30 ponedeljkom, Utorkom, četvrtkom i petkom koristeći Boeing 160MAX sa 737 sjedišta. Povratni let 873 će poletjeti za Island za Detroit u 5:00 sati istog dana i stići u 6:25.
The flight time from The Motor City to Iceland is approximately six hours, with connections available at Icelandair’s Keflavík International Airport hub to more than 25 destinations in Iceland, Greenland, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia and Continental Europe. Icelandair passengers can also take a Stopover in Iceland for up to 7 nights at no additional airfare, en route to their final destination.
“Icelandair is pleased to offer Detroit a refreshing new choice when traveling to Iceland and beyond. Icelandair’s DTW service will allow passengers to travel to and from Europe in new, fuel efficient planes with modern amenities, including gate-to-gate Wi-Fi and inflight entertainment available for all passengers,” said Bogi Nils Bogason, president & CEO of Icelandair Group. “These new flights will not only help meet the demands of a growing Detroit but also offer more options for Midwestern business and leisure travelers connecting from the Midwest region. We look forward to welcoming Detroit aboard.”
Detroit is the second-largest regional economy in the Midwest. It is the birthplace of auto manufacturing in the United States and home to the legendary Motown music scene. In recent years, Detroit Metropolitan Airport has received numerous awards for excellence in customer satisfaction, airport efficiency and best on-time performance. DTW serves over 125 destinations and this new service will allow passengers from all over the United States to connect through DTW to Iceland and beyond.
“Thanks to Icelandair, the beauty of Iceland is now a short flight away from Detroit,” said Chad Newton, CEO of the Wayne County Airport Authority. “At Detroit Metropolitan Airport, we know our customers have a choice when they fly. We believe nonstop flights to Iceland and the opportunity to connect to exciting cities throughout Europe are two more reasons travelers will choose DTW.”
To celebrate this announcement, Icelandair is offering round-trip fares of $499* to Iceland and selected destinations in Europe for travel from May 18, 2023 – October 30, 2023, when booked by December 4, 2022. During the sale passengers may also choose to travel in Saga Premium class for only $999*. Sale starts today at 12:00 noon.
