Air India, Icelandair to codeshare on 15 routes across India & Europe

Air India and Icelandair on Monday, June 2, announced a new codeshare partnership that aims to significantly boost connectivity between the two countries.  The two airlines signed this agreement on the sidelines of the 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi. According to the official release, this collaboration will offer "seamless travel options across 15 routes in India and Europe".

Seamless Travel and Trade
This strategic partnership strengthens travel and trade ties between India and Iceland, offering passengers greater flexibility and choice, said the official release. It will also ensure a seamless travel experience with convenient connection times, unified baggage allowances, and enhanced connectivity through major European hub airports, it added.

Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, Air India, said, "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."

"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," said Bogi Nils Bogason, President and CEO of Icelandair. 

"It will connect Iceland to Air India’s extensive network, allowing us to introduce what Iceland has to offer to their customers,” he added.

Key points to know under this codeshare agreement:

· Air India customers will gain seamless access to Icelandair-operated flights to Reykjavik (KEF) via Air India’s European gateways. Air India will add its ‘AI’ designator code on Icelandair-operated flights between Reykjavik and London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Milan, and Zurich.

· Icelandair customers will benefit from convenient connections on Air India-operated flights to key Indian cities. Icelandair will add its ‘FI’ designator code on Air India-operated flights between Delhi and Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, and between Mumbai and Frankfurt, London Heathrow.