easyJet Expands Into Icelandic Market

Posted 09/11/2011

UK carrier easyJet is to launch a new route between London Luton and Reykjavik, its first route into Iceland.  The airline will offer a three times weekly service from March 27, 2012 adding to the existing links from London offered by Icelandair and budget carrier Iceland Express.

“It is hugely exciting to be able to offer easyJet flights to Iceland for the very first time,” said Paul Simmons, UK Director, easyJet.  “Our new route will not only be attractive for business travellers, but also for those looking for culture-rich city breaks or adventurous travellers looking for unrivalled scenery and activities.”

easyJet’s flights will land at Keflavik International Airport; the country’s main gateway. Set against a backdrop of snow-topped mountains, Reykjavik is known for its weekend nightlife, health spas, world-class restaurants and countless museums.  It is also famed for its natural wonderland of spouting geysers, gigantic glaciers, blue lagoons and hot springs - as well as benefitting from an impressive 22 hours of daylight a day during summer.

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