Icelandair's Despair
Icelandair's Despair
Skift Take
Icelandair is still in the red. Despite strong transatlantic demand and the collapse of local rival Play, it posted a loss for the second straight year. Yet traffic trends are improving, partnerships are expanding, and a more efficient fleet is on the way. Is Icelandair truly on the right track, or stuck in a structurally unforgiving market? We explore the outlook in this week’s feature story.
Issue Overview
Icelandair is still in the red. Despite strong transatlantic demand and the collapse of local rival Play, it posted a loss for the second straight year. Yet traffic trends are improving, partnerships are expanding, and a more efficient fleet is on the way. Is Icelandair truly on the right track, or stuck in a structurally unforgiving market? We explore the outlook in this week’s feature story.