Icelandair and Air India announce codeshare partnership to enhance connectivity

Icelandair and Air India have signed a new codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity between India and Iceland and expanding travel options across 15 destinations in Europe and India. The agreement was formalised on the sidelines of the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi.

The partnership enables both carriers to offer their passengers more flexible and seamless travel experiences, including convenient connection times, harmonised baggage allowances, and coordinated services through major European hubs.

Under the codeshare agreement:

• Air India will place its ‘AI’ designator code on Icelandair-operated flights between Reykjavik (KEF) and major European cities including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Milan, and Zurich. This will allow Air India passengers easier access to Iceland via key European gateways.
• Icelandair will add its ‘FI’ designator code to Air India-operated flights between Delhi and Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, as well as between Mumbai and Frankfurt and London Heathrow. This will offer Icelandair passengers seamless connections to major cities in India.

Bogi Nils Bogason, President and CEO of Icelandair, said: “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. It will connect Iceland to Air India’s extensive network, allowing us to introduce what Iceland has to offer to their customers.”

Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director of Air India, added: “We are happy to embark on this codeshare partnership with Icelandair, which unites two airlines committed to connecting the world. By combining our strengths, we are creating a seamless bridge between India’s vibrant destinations and Iceland’s extraordinary landscapes.”

The codeshare flights are subject to regulatory approvals and will be progressively available for booking through both airlines’ websites and sales channels.