Here are all the benefits of flying IcelandAir‘s Economy Comfort class of service:
- Business check-in and lounge access
- Early boarding and disembarking
- 6-abreast Economy seats with the middle seat blocked for your comfort
- More legroom 33” / 84 cm
- In-flight entertainment system
- Complimentary headphones
- Universal electric outlet
- Blankets and pillows in every seat on North American routes and available on all other routes upon request
What is economy standard on Icelandair?
Passengers in search of quality and service at an affordable price will experience all that and more when traveling Economy Standard. Pack less, pay less. This is Icelandair's simplest fare, and it’s all you need for a short trip if you’re traveling light and looking for extra value. *Your carry-on bag must fit in the overhead compartment.
Is Icelandair quitting Economy Comfort?
As of April 7, 2018, Icelandair will reportedly quit offering its Economy Comfort product to flyers. Icelandair has long offered passengers three different products: economy, Economy Comfort (premium economy) and Saga Class (business class). However, as reported by Wandering Aramean, Icelandair sent out the following note to travel agents:
Where can I find Economy Comfort class seats on Icelandair?
TSG Tip: You can see the rows of traditional Economy Comfort class seats just behind the larger Saga Class seats on the left side of the pic above. If you look at the seat map for your particular flight, you might think that all seats for IcelandAir Economy Comfort are in rows 7-9, but that’s not correct.
Why fly with Icelandair?
They infuse the entire flight with Icelandic charm and wit, branding everything with those iconic sights that have made Iceland so very famous around the world. The crewmembers are kind and helpful and everything just makes sense.
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What is the difference between economy and economy comfort?
Economy Comfort seat Treat yourself to more legroom and extra recline, and be one of the first Economy Class passengers to board. Economy Comfort seats are in the front of the Economy Class, so you'll be amongst the first to be on your way upon arrival. Other features include: 5 cm more legroom than a standard seat.
How comfortable are seats on Icelandair?
Icelandair now offers passengers the chance to get more comfortable in spacious More Legroom seats. Seat pitch on board Icelandair's fleet is already above industry standard (a generous minimum of 31” or 32” / 79 cm to 81 cm), but with our new More Legroom seats you can secure yourself even more space.
Do you get a free meal on Icelandair?
On our European flights, we offer a 2-course meal service (main course plus dessert), as well as snacks. On our North American flights, we offer a 3-course meal service (main course plus appetizer and dessert), as well as snacks.
What is the difference between Economy light and economy standard?
The Economy line: travel at your own pace You can choose between 3 fares at any time during the booking process. Light, the simplest fare: add any options you may need! Standard, the most economical fare with advantages: this ticket is changeable and 1 checked baggage item is included!
How strict is Icelandair carry-on?
All travelers on Icelandair are allowed a carry-on bag. The bag has to be no larger than 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm) and weigh less than 22 pounds (10 kg).
Is Icelandair Saga class worth it?
The seat is spacious and comfortable – think domestic first class recliners rather than long-haul business class suites – with a great meal and attentive service throughout. Plus, access to Icelandair's excellent Saga Lounge and perks to move easily throughout the airport made it a good trip from start to finish.
Can you watch movies on Icelandair?
In-flight entertainment system On all our flights we offer: Personal in-flight entertainment centers. A variety of movies and TV shows, from new releases to classics.
Does Icelandair give blankets?
Everyone got a bottle of water, a pillow and a blanket. Flight attendants are friendly and attentive.
How long does it take to get through security at Keflavik airport?
KEF is open 24 hours per day. As is standard across the airline industry, it is recommended to arrive at least two hours prior to your international flight. KEF customer service agents will start the check-in process for each flight 2.5 hours in advance of takeoff.
Is economy better than standard?
Pricing. In the most simple terms, premium economy seating is an upgraded version of standard economy seating, and the prices of each ticket will reflect just that. If you're looking for cheap airfare and are willing to sacrifice things like extra legroom, economy is your best bet.
Does economy light include personal item?
Re: Lufthansa's "Economy Light" - baggage allowance? Lufthansa's carry on rules, including the dimensions of the personal item, are shown here. They definitely allow the personal item. I've taken 8kg carry on plus the PI many times.
Can you upgrade from economy light?
The very cheapest Economy Light and Virgin Holidays V, N and O fare codes cannot be upgraded. So, your economy fare code must be the more expensive Classic or Delight Y, B, R, L, U, M, E, Q or X codes.
How big are the seats on Icelandair?
19 inches wideEach seat in economy is 19 inches wide, compared to the 17 inches you'll get on most of Icelandair's other planes. And trust me, those extra 2 inches are huge. It means the seats are wider than you'll find on most airlines flying to Europe – from Norwegian to even the major carriers like Delta or American.
Is Icelandair a reliable airline?
Icelandair is Certified as a 3-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes seats, amenities, food & beverages, IFE, cleanliness etc, and service rating is for both cabin staff and ground staff.
Are there TVS on Iceland Air?
In-flight entertainment system On all our flights we offer: Personal in-flight entertainment centers. A variety of movies and TV shows, from new releases to classics.
Do Icelandair Business Class seats lay flat?
It's become so ubiquitous that travelers have come to expect a lie-flat pod in business class, but there's one notable exception to the flat-bed rule: Icelandair's Saga Class, flying between a handful of U.S. cities and the airline's capital in Reykjavik (KEF).
IcelandAir BOS to KEF
At Boston Logan International airport, I got into the longest line I’ve ever witnessed for an IcelandAir flight. But I do love that IcelandAir monitors its social media pretty much round the clock because when I tweeted about having to stand in a really long line, I received an almost immediate response and an apology for having to wait.
IcelandAir Lounge Boston
Sadness set in only once on this trip when I discovered which lounge I’d end up using. IcelandAir no longer allowed Economy Comfort on IcelandAir passengers to use the Virgin Lounge at Logan. Instead of the comfy and welcoming Virgin Lounge, which is now exclusively for Saga Class guests, I had to make my way to the AirFrance lounge.
Economy Comfort IcelandAir
Why fly Economy Comfort on IcelandAir? I’ve flown both Saga Class and Economy Comfort IcelandAir classes and I have to say I love IcelandAir Economy Comfort class. While I do like the larger seats and more legroom in Saga Class, there aren’t any vegan or vegetarian options available.
IcelandAir Economy Comfort Seats
A tiny little curtain separated me in my seat in row 5 from Saga Class. The seat layout goes from the smaller six seats per row to four seats per row. This allows for a roomier and more comfortable flight with lots of IcelandAir legroom.
IcelandAir Economy Comfort Meal
I ended up choosing a Gull beer and oatmeal for dinner and listening to some Icelandic music. There was zero work to be done that night.
IcelandAir Stopover
My flight out of Iceland was also on IcelandAir, but I wasn’t flying IcelandAir back to Boston. On this afternoon I was flying from Keflavik Airport to London after my stopover in Reykjavik. IcelandAir describes their stopover this way:
IcelandAir Economy Comfort Lounge Access
Economy Comfort and Saga Class passengers can then walk over to the Saga Lounge for a bite, a drink, and can sit back and relax before their flight. One area that has food like sandwiches and snacks with drinks and on the other side an abundance of desserts including macarons and other sweets.
How to upgrade Icelandair?
Here are a few things to know about upgrade bidding on Icelandair: 1 The opportunity to bid on an upgrade opens ten days before your flight departure. 2 Bidding closes three days before your flight departs. 3 You bid separately for the departing and return flights, and pricing is one-way. 4 If your request for an upgrade is approved, Icelandair will notify you via email at least 36 hours prior to departure. 5 You will only be charged the bid amount if your offer is accepted. Otherwise, your travel itinerary remains the same. 6 The bid amount is additional to and does not include the original flight ticket cost. 7 Each bid is per passenger. If Icelandair accepts your bid, that value will be multiplied by the number of passengers on your itinerary.
Where does Icelandair fly from?
Icelandair flies to Reykjavik (KEF) from 11 cities nationwide, from San Francisco (SFO) all the way down to Tampa (TPA). The airline also flies to Iceland from Vancouver (YVR) and Toronto (YYZ).
How long does it take Icelandair to notify you of an upgrade?
If your request for an upgrade is approved, Icelandair will notify you via email at least 36 hours prior to departure. You will only be charged the bid amount if your offer is accepted. Otherwise, your travel itinerary remains the same.
Does Icelandair have free drinks?
Icelandair’s website says Economy Standard passengers and up get free non-alcoholic drinks, but I was provided beverages as well. The standard juices, coffee, tea, and soft drinks were available. With the Economy Light and Economy Standard fares, food is not included free.
Do you have to pay for a seat assignment on Icelandair?
Unlike most budget airlines, you don’t have to pay for a seat assignment on Icelandair, regardless of which fare you choose. Even with an Economy Light fare, you can bring one personal item, one carry-on bag (up to 22 pounds) and select your seat.
Is Saga a lie flat business class seat?
Saga Points Accrual. The Saga seats themselves are similar to what you’ll find in domestic first class – not a lie-flat business class seat. And while the more comfortable seat and lounge access were tempting, it wasn’t worth nearly $300. The lounge access and comfortable seat were tempting!
Is Icelandair a budget airline?
While Icelandair is often considered a budget airline, and I did get a crazy cheap fare to Iceland, my experience on Icelandair didn’t feel “cheap.”. Depending on what aircraft you fly, the seats are more spacious than what you’ll find on most top-dollar airlines in economy.
What is Icelandair Saga class?
While there’s generally a market for premium economy, Icelandair has rather unusual configurations on their planes. Their Saga Class (business class) is more like premium economy on other airlines, as seats are similar to what you’d find to domestic first class within the US. ...
What are the classes of Iceland Airlines?
Up until now, Icelandair has been offering three classes of service — Economy, Economy Comfort (premium economy), and Saga Class (business class).
Does Icelandair have Economy Comfort?
Icelandair isn’t just eliminating Economy Comfort, but they also say that they plan to offer their customers “more fare options for a travel experience that best suits their needs.”. This suggests that this is part of a larger overhaul of their product.
Is Icelandair short?
That’s especially true when you consider that most of Icelandair’s flights are fairly short, meaning there’s less value in premium economy. What’s also strange is that their Economy Comfort cabin was a fixed size, so they didn’t have the flexibility to adjust the size of the cabin from flight to flight.
Is Icelandair a low cost carrier?
While Icelandair has always been a low cost carrier with relatively limited service, WOW Air is a true ultra low cost carrier, so they’re able to undercut Icelandair on price.
Is Iceland a unique market?
Iceland is a unique aviation market. The aviation market in Iceland has changed significantly over the past few years. For a long time Icelandair basically ran the show and didn’t have much competition. They could offer a unique product that no other airline could, that took advantage of their geography.
Is Icelandair removing economy comfort?
Icelandair has just announced that they’ll be eliminating their Economy Comfort cabin. The great news is that those who paid for Economy Comfort for travel after it’s eliminated will be upgraded to Saga Class, which is awesome. Wandering Aramean notes that the airline sent the following note to travel agents:
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- Icelandair’s website says Economy Standard passengers and up get free non-alcoholic drinks, but I was provided beverages as well. The standard juices, coffee, tea, and soft drinks were available. With the Economy Light and Economy Standard fares, food is not included free. But there was food available for purchase from a lengthy menu. I typically p...
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