Icelandair to reduce Glasgow operations

Icelandair has taken the decision to reduce its winter operation from Glasgow to Iceland during winter 08/09 with no flights from 4 December to 28 December and 8 January 2009 to 22 March 2009. The 30 December 2008 and 4 January 2009 flights will remain in the schedule to accommodate New Year’s Eve travellers.

The current economic climate in Iceland and the unfavourable exchange rate between the Icelandic Krona and Sterling has resulted in less demand for travel from Iceland. The company remains confident that this brief hiatus is a temporary measure to secure the longer term sustainability of the route which is Icelandair’s longest standing international service.

Flights from Glasgow to Iceland will return in March with a twice-weekly frequency on Thursdays and Sundays, perfect for a city break getaway. The new service will see the introduction of aircraft fully equipped with new leather seats and in-flight entertainment.