Air India and Icelandair Announce Codeshare Partnership
India’s national carrier, Air India, and Iceland’s flag carrier, Icelandair, have announced a new codeshare agreement aimed at significantly enhancing connectivity between the two countries. The partnership will provide seamless travel across 15 routes in India and Europe, offering passengers greater convenience and flexibility.
This strategic collaboration strengthens the growing travel and trade ties between India and Iceland. It ensures a smoother travel experience with aligned baggage policies, efficient connection times, and expanded access through major European hub airports.
The agreement was formalized on the sidelines of the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in New Delhi.
Key highlights of the codeshare agreement include:
- Air India customers will enjoy seamless connections to Reykjavik (KEF) via Icelandair-operated flights, through Air India’s European gateways. The Indian carrier will place its ‘AI’ designator code on Icelandair flights linking Reykjavik with London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Milan, and Zurich.
- Icelandair customers will benefit from convenient access to major Indian cities via Air India-operated services. Icelandair will add its ‘FI’ code on Air India flights connecting Delhi with Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, and London Heathrow, as well as flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt and London Heathrow.
Air India CEO & Managing Director, Campbell Wilson, commented:
“We are happy to embark on this codeshare partnership with Icelandair, which unites two airlines committed to connecting the world. By combining our strengths, we are creating a seamless bridge between India’s vibrant destinations and Iceland’s extraordinary landscapes. This partnership underscores Air India’s ambition to expand our global reach while offering Icelandair’s customers seamless access to India’s diverse destinations.”
Bogi Nils Bogason, President and CEO of Icelandair, said:
“This strategic partnership with Air India marks a significant milestone, opening up exciting new travel opportunities from across our network in North America and Europe to and from India. It will connect Iceland to Air India’s extensive network, allowing us to introduce what Iceland has to offer to their customers. We have and will continue to expand our network of partner airlines, focusing on working with airlines like Air India that offer great service and connectivity.”
Pending regulatory approvals, codeshare flights will be gradually made available for booking through both airlines’ official sales channels.