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From regional roots to Icelandair: the changing course of Air Iceland Connect

Air Iceland Connect evolved from a local airline founded in 1937 into a key player in regional arctic aviation, before merging its brand with Icelandair in 2021.

21 June 20262 min read

Extraordinary

On the windswept fields of Sandskeið, Iceland’s heart of gliding

Just 20 km from Reykjavík, Sandskeið has been a centre of Icelandic gliding since 1936, thanks to local geography and a vibrant club community.

28 May 2026

Icelandic Life

How Icelandair became the Atlantic bridge connecting Europe and North America

Tracing its journey from seaplanes in 1937 to the modern transatlantic network, Icelandair's evolution reveals much about Iceland’s geography, resilience, and international ties.

25 September 2025