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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.
