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IcelandNone (partners with Alaska, JetBlue and others)Saga ClubInternational Airlines Serving the US
Icelandair uses Keflavík as a mid-Atlantic bridge, connecting more than a dozen US and Canadian cities to twenty-plus European destinations. Its signature product is the free Stopover: you can break the journey in Iceland for up to seven days at no additional airfare, effectively getting two destinations for one ticket.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Detailed answers on the ten things travellers ask most after booking.
One cabin bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item. Icelandair flies narrowbody 737 and A321 aircraft on Atlantic routes, so bins fill quickly and later boarding groups are frequently asked to gate-check.
Full baggage rulesLight is non-changeable. Standard and Comfort change for a fee plus fare difference; Saga Premium is more flexible.
How to change a flight24 hours before departure. Not applicable for international itineraries.
Check-in and boarding cutoffs| Fare | Includes | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Light | Cabin bag and personal item. | No checked bag, no changes, no seat selection. |
| Economy Standard | Checked bag, seat selection and changes for a fee. | Fare difference applies. |
| Saga Premium | Wider recliner seat with extra pitch, two checked bags, lounge access and full meal service. | Saga Premium is a premium recliner, not a lie-flat business class — set expectations accordingly on a six-hour crossing. |
Boeing 737 MAX and 757 aircraft, with Airbus A321LR joining — narrowbodies sized precisely for the thin transatlantic routes Icelandair specialises in.
You can break your transatlantic journey in Iceland for up to seven days at no additional airfare — effectively two destinations on one ticket. Select it during booking; it is not applied automatically.
Not in the lie-flat sense. Saga Premium is a wide recliner with extra pitch, lounge access, two bags and full meal service — a premium economy-plus product. On a six-hour Atlantic crossing that is often sufficient, but do not expect a flat bed.
We confirm live fares, seat availability and the exact baggage and change rules attached to your fare before you pay — then stay with you through any change, cancellation or claim.