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Icelandair has announced the introduction of its Airbus A321LR aircraft to its North American routes, marking a significant step in the airline's fleet expansion. The first of these aircraft was delivered on December 3, 2024, and initially operated domestic flights in Iceland before being used for European routes.

The airline plans to incorporate the A321LR into its transatlantic operations starting this spring. "Its first A321LR flight to North America" is scheduled from Keflavik to Newark on April 30, with the service running until May 18. Afterward, New York JFK will see the aircraft on May 19 for one day only. Subsequently, Seattle will begin receiving regular services from May 20.

The introduction of the A321LR comes as Icelandair retires its Boeing 757-300s and continues to optimize its route network. The new aircraft are configured with a two-class layout featuring 22 business class seats (SAGA) and 165 economy seats, including some with extra legroom.

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"The planned operations of its A321LRs will continue to be fine-tuned," according to Icelandair, as they adjust specific routes and dates of operation based on demand and logistical considerations.

Looking ahead, Icelandair's current North American plan includes Orlando for a single service on December 19 and Portland with four weekly flights starting October 26. Toronto is set for daily services from September 14 to October 24.

Despite initial plans that included Miami in their schedule, Icelandair has since retracted this destination citing an error but left open the possibility of future announcements regarding this route.

With all four A321LRs expected by summer, Icelandair aims to leverage these new additions during peak travel times. On days such as August 13, when triple daily Seattle operations are anticipated, each aircraft will be strategically deployed across various European destinations before returning to transatlantic duties.

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