Icelandair to begin flights from Birmingham Airport
Birmingham will become Icelandair’s fifth gateway in the UK and thirty-ninth overall. The new flights will operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Mondays, from 5th of February 2015.
Andres Jonsson, General Manager of Icelandair UK, said: “We are delighted to begin flights from Birmingham our newest gateway in the UK. Our first route from the Midlands will not only open up a direct service to and from Iceland but also offer a refreshing and more convenient way to travel to North America.
Just under three hours from Birmingham, the Nordic country is expected .to become a popular year-round destination for people in the Midlands. “Iceland’s nature, including the Northern Lights and the hot springs, has always been the biggest attraction but Icelandic locals also offer a warm welcome. In fact, Iceland was voted the friendliest nation on earth in a recent poll by World Economic Forum” adds Andres.
The new service will also offer an attractive flight option to North America. Andres explains: “By using Iceland’s geographical position midway between Europe and North America we can offer some of the fastest elapsed times from Birmingham to popular destinations such as Washington D.C. and Seattle.”
William Pearson, Birmingham Airport’s Aviation Development Director, added, “The decision by Icelandair to commence services from Birmingham is fantastic news for Midlands’ business and leisure travellers wanting to reach Reykjavik, and indeed onwards to the USA and Canada using Icelandair’s strong network of connecting flights.
“The carrier recognises the benefits that Birmingham Airport can deliver to its operation and its passengers, such as the strong local catchment, excellent road and rail access and efficient terminal infrastructure.
“We are therefore very pleased that Icelandair has chosen the Midlands to become its new UK gateway and we look forward to working with the team and welcoming passengers on the new service on 5th February 2015.”
