Iceland Express
Icelandair's monopoly on flights between the U.S. and Iceland is soon coming to an end.
Beginning next June, Iceland Express, the nation's budget airline, will begin 4x a week service between Newark and Reykjavic.
The only downside is that as of now it looks like the 5 1/2 hour flight will be on 737's.
Frank II
USA 11/6/09
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I’ve flown on Icelandair’s equipment before. The 757 is larger than the 737, but there really isn’t a noticeable difference for economy passengers in terms of cabin space/comfort. I’ve also flown some 5 hour non-stops on 737s from east coast to west and found them to be manageable. If the price were right, I’d do it…nice to see a little competition on that route.
For me the 757 is just a longer stretched version of a 737. And some of the nicer new 73's are pretty comfy. I've flown them coast-to-coast and enjoyed the ride.
The continuing flight from Iceland to Continental Europe is on a B757 then. Both are single-aisled and it doesn't really make a difference. Just make sure you compare the full trip costs as e.g. Iceland Express's Frankfurt airport actually is Hahn.
Andreas...I think you're confusing Iceland Express and Icelandair. Iceland Express flies 737's on all its routes. Icelandair flies 757's.
And, Icelandair flies non-stop from KEF to FRA.