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Icelandair to launch new flights to Dallas in spring 2018

Icelandair to launch new flights to Dallas in spring 2018

Icelandair is has announce flights to its 20th North American gateway, Dallas.

Flights to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will begin on May 30th, and will operate to their hub Keflavik four times per week with a Boeing 757-200 aircraft.

The new route will open up even more travel choices for UK passengers with connections from the existing seven UK gateways Icelandair serve via their hub in Reykjavik, which now serves 20 destinations in the US.

Icelandair’s updated fleet also offers travellers more legroom, in-flight entertainment, and gate-to-gate Wi-Fi.

“As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we are pleased to offer the largest route network in Icelandair’s history,” said Birkir Holm Gudnason, Icelandair chief executive.

“Our new service to Dallas Fort Worth will provide a refreshing alternative for UK travellers travelling to Texas with flights via Iceland.”

Flight FI872 departs Dallas Fort Worth at 17:00 and arrives KEF at 06:00, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays just in time to start your day in Iceland or make easy connections to the UK.

Flight FI873 departs Keflavik International at 17:15 and arrives Dallas Fort Worth at 20:40, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Icelandair passengers can take advantage of DFW’s facilities at International Terminal D that feature highly efficient customs processing, as well as world-class shopping, dining and amenities.

DFW’s geographic position, size and amenities also make for convenient connections from Europe and Asia to points across North America, Central and South America.

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