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For 80 years this has been our dream, the dream has now come true - we made it to the World Cup! Never give up and never stop dreaming.
#TeamIceland
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We've supported Iceland's national team for 70 years. This is for Iceland.
#EURO2016
Áfram Ísland!
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Find out how revolutionary the new Boeing 737 MAX is for both passengers and the environment as we welcome our new fleet to the Icelandair family, with three already in service!
#MyStopover
#ICE737MAX
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The holiday season is a time for making precious memories with loved ones, whether in the comfort of your living room or traveling far from home. This year, make new memories and give the gift of flight:
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Icelanders are looking forward to their National Men’s Football Team making history in its World Cup debut. Celebrate with us and apply for a unique 90-minute Team Iceland Stopover experience curated by the Iceland players:
#TeamIceland
#MyStopover
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We are so proud of the Icelandic nature that we name our aircraft after the glaciers, volcanoes and other unique wonders of our landscapes. We are delighted that
@UNESCO
has recognised the remarkable Vatnajökull National Park as a
#WorldHeritage
Site!
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Iceland truly lives up to its name “the land of fire & ice”. After weeks of earthquakes, Iceland yesterday experienced its first volcanic eruption in 6 years. Starting last night at the mountain Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes peninsula, the glow of the lava can now be seen.
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They’ve never let adversity prevail and won’t let it at the 2017 Euros. Iceland is behind you!
#ForIceland
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We're launching our Buddy Hotline! Our Buddies are ready to answer calls from our passengers about Iceland, to help make their experience more local and memorable. Want some local tips? Let us help! Find out more about the
#IcelandairBuddy
Hotline here:
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Learn all about
#Vatnaj
ökull, our brand new special livery aircraft inspired by the largest glacier in Europe.
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See how Jennifer surprised her boyfriend Matt between two continents, with a
#MyStopover
to remember. Come celebrate with us!
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The Icelandic Men’s National Football Team is making us really proud these days. We’ve just flown them to the World Cup in Russia and it is safe to say that the whole Icelandic nation is behind these guys. Go Iceland! Learn more:
#TeamIceland
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Kansas City, we are coming! Prepare the barbecue feasts and pretty up those fountains, we’re flying in to explore the Heart of America and experience some Midwest magic! See more:
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Iceland is playing against Kosovo in Reykjavík tonight for a place in the men’s World Cup. Let's make it a night to remember!
#ForIceland
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Today, we mark our support of equality by dedicating flight FI528/529 between
@kefairport
and
@berlinairport
to the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community. Cabin crew & pilots on our "Pride Flight" are proud members, and service on board is 🏳️🌈 themed:
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Waiting in line for takeoff in Keflavík. B757-300 "Þingvellir" seems to be sliding through the tail of B737MAX "Dyrhólaey". Thanks to Baldur Vilhjálms for this great photo!
#ICE737MAX
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Iceland is a small country so flying can easily become a family affair. It was a once-in-a lifetime flight for pilot Ingvar, his wife Sigríður & 3 daughters: They welcomed passengers on their “family trip” between DC &
@kefairport
. A family that flies together stays together!
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World Cup here we come! Thank you, guys, for bringing us yet another crazy Icelandic football summer in 2018.
#ForIceland
#ISLKOS
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What songs make you feel most festive over the holiday season? Are you mad for Mariah or big on Bublé? Maybe you love old-school crooning of a White Christmas? We’d love for you to share your favorite holiday songs with us, to make everyone’s days merry and bright.
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Today we are thrilled to receive the first of our aircraft wearing the new Icelandair livery, with more to come. Our new design uses colors from Icelandic nature - what better way to bring the spirit of Iceland to the world! 🛫 Read more:
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Our pilot made an extra circle around
#Bardarbunga
this morning to let passengers check it out. Thanks to Erla Vinsý!
http://t.co/7JUerxD0tE
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@ThorBjornsson_
Hi Hafþór! Unfortunately our planes are designed to fly over mountains, not carry them. We do hope you enjoyed your flight!
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How does Icelandair Captain Rafn find his way to Iceland? He follows the northern lights!
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Last weekend we celebrated
#Reykjavikpride
on board. We are proud to have members of the LGBTQ+ community among our staff and our customers!
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Iceland's midnight sun peaks on summer solstice, this year June 21. On the longest day of the year, Reykjavík’s sunrise is at 2:55am, and sunset is 21hr later at 00:03am. Even after sunset, an afterglow remains. Read how best to stay up late to enjoy it:
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1 Santa is not enough for Icelanders. We have 13 Yule Lads! Starting December 12, 1 of the 13 troublesome brothers visits Icelandic homes to tease residents. Meet the pranksters with names such as “Door Slammer”, “Bowl Licker”, and the rest of the family:
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We usually fly closer to home, near the Arctic Circle, but this flight was even cooler: Today, an Icelandair Boeing 767 landed at the Norwegian research station Troll in Antarctica. The charter flight is to pick up the research center’s scientists and fly them home to Norway.
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Iceland Airwaves is all over for 2018, and we’re already missing the big beats and audio treats. What a fabulous four days. We can’t wait to do it again in November 2019 – put it in your diary and come and join us!
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Iceland's has a new geothermal bathing hotspot in Reykjavik:
@SkyLagoonIS
is inspired by Icelandic nature & heritage and is a great addition to the bathing culture with sweet soaking opportunities in Instagram-worthy landscapes for locals and tourists.
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For more than 80 years, we have taken our passengers on adventures around the globe, and look forward to continuing that journey. All of us at Icelandair thank you for a wonderful year and wish you a prosperous 2019, filled with exciting travel adventures:
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Check out our newest special livery aircraft inspired by the Icelandic flag, celebrating 100 years of national sovereignty in 2018. Go Iceland!
#TeamIceland
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The perfect complement to an Icelandair Stopover? A Stopover Buddy, of course.
#MyStopover
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Apply for a Team Iceland Stopover and you could be on your way to support like an Icelander at an exciting match in Reykjavík: HUH!
#TeamIceland
#MyStopover
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The best reason to book a window seat! 🌋👀 If you’re flying to or from Iceland these days, you might catch a glimpse of our spectacular new volcanic eruption. Do you have photos of memorable window-seat views? Share your favorite with us!
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We can’t wait to see how the French leg of their journey goes. Áfram Ísland!
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We are delighted that Icelandair was awarded the title of Best Major Regional Carrier in Europe at the APEX Passenger Choice Awards!
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December 12 marks the beginning of Christmas in Iceland: Every night before Christmas Eve, 1 out of 13 Yule Lads visits Icelandic homes to tease residents. Meet the pranksters with names such as “Door Slammer”, “Bowl Licker”, and the rest of the family:
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Kansas City, here we come! We are delighted to be offering Kansas City’s first ever nonstop transatlantic flight, and this week we begin our service connecting Iceland (and Europe) with the heartland of the USA. Welcome aboard!
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Ever wondered what it would be like to walk in an Icelandic footballer's footsteps? Apply for a Team Iceland Stopover and get to know our home through our top football players:
#TeamIceland
#MyStopover
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When the aircraft is full but a young passenger is carrying a VIT (Very Important Teddy) large enough for his own seat, where else should he go but the cockpit? Winston traveled in style from Gatwick in the company of our pilots.🐶
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Today is Women’s Rights Day in Iceland. We celebrated with an all-female crew on our flight to Oslo. Áfram stelpur!
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Icelandair would like to thank Heimir Hallgrímsson for the last 7 years as National Football Team Head Coach. Thank you for the memories and bringing to life the dream of a nation!
#TeamIceland
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1 Santa is not enough for Icelanders. We have 13 Yule Lads! Starting December 12, 1 of the 13 troublesome brothers visits Icelandic homes to tease residents. Meet the pranksters with names such as “Door Slammer”, “Bowl Licker”, and the rest of the family:
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Two years ago, we introduced our first special livery, Hekla Aurora, inspired by the northern lights. How should we paint our next one?
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Flying the flag for Iceland! Have you seen our newest special livery? It's inspired by the Icelandic flag and celebrates 100 years of national sovereignty in 2018.
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🎉Want to win a trip to Iceland? Join the
#SEAcloseup
Challenge! From October 10-19, correctly guess each day's "close-up" image connecting Seattle + Iceland to win 1 of 10 daily prizes incl. a 10-day trip to Iceland, & MUCH more! DETAILS:
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Dreaming of Iceland - or maybe planning an Iceland Stopover on your travels across the Atlantic? Even just one day can give you a fabulous taste of our natural attractions! Here’s a short guide to the Blue Diamond scenic route: It couldn’t be easier!
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Say "góða ferð" (good journey) to the captain and crew from one of our 767s. Where do you want them to fly you next?
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Have you seen inside the world's first northern lights plane?
http://t.co/bAzc2yAtZE
#MyStopover
#travel
#flights
#holiday
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Now Icelandair is the first fleet-wide transatlantic airline to offer WiFi from gate to gate
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Iceland’s distinctive wool sweater is the very essence of winter coziness. It’s known as a lopapeysa and is a national icon. We photographed people wearing their sweater and asked about the stories behind them. Do you have one? Share your photo with us.
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Icelandair is a proud sponsor of the Icelandic National Football Team and has been for decades. But more importantly, we are fans, and Iceland playing at the World Cup was a dream come true.
#TeamIceland
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"It's hard to believe the timing of it. The opportunity to experience an eruption 800 years in the making during a tiny window of unplanned time, post quarantine & between work is surreal. Guess after dedicating 15 years & 43 trips to Iceland you're bound to score."
@chrisburkard
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Welcome aboard Dublin, “The Fair City,” our 50th gateway - there is never a dull moment in Ireland’s capital!
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4 days and 42 flight hours from the top of the world to the bottom, and home again. Last week an Icelandair polar express covered the globe to pick up some scientists and take them home to Norway from their Antarctic base. Ice is, after all, part of our DNA.
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This week our new Boeing 767 aircraft took flight. Where do you want to see it fly next?
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On December 1st, 1918 Iceland became a sovereign state. To celebrate 100 years of sovereignty, we painted one of our aircraft in the colors of the Icelandic flag. We look forward to our shared journey into the future.
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The darker the nights, the brighter the lights! When winter brings increased darkness to Iceland, it also brings increased chances to view the northern lights.
#MyStopover
Learn more:
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As an airline, we know that small things can make a big difference on our environmental impact. In our search for eco-friendly onboard products, we have discovered the perfect cutlery! Both the cutlery and the packaging are biodegradable:
#PlasticFreeJuly
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Tonight - 11pm GMT - A special concert with
@monstersandmen
, UNPLUGGED in Reykjavik & LIVE on our Facebook page!
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Today Icelanders celebrate Women’s Day, when Icelandic men cherish the special women in their lives. Tag your loved ones: girlfriend, wife, sister, mother, daughter or coworker to wish them a happy Konudagur! Read more (including Icelandic Men’s Day):
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Take your places! Win tickets to the first in-flight theater performance across the Atlantic. Sign up to win:
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East Iceland offers an amazing array of natural wonders to explore, including fjords, mountains, hiking trails, puffin colonies & waterfalls. Want to put yourself in the picture? We fly daily from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir, the heart of East Iceland:
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Travel is sadly at a standstill. Some planes are carrying a new form of passenger: medical supplies & fresh seafood. We can’t wait to put our seats back in place to welcome you on board, when the time is right. Watch how a plane is stripped of its seats to make room for cargo:
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Yesterday, we flew medical supplies from Shanghai to Iceland. Before landing at KEF, our flight path drew a heart over the hospitals in Reykjavik to show gratitude to our healthcare workers. Takk fyrir, to everyone who’s working hard to keep us all safe💙✈️
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Take an image from our new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, share it using
#IcelandByAir
, and your photo could be in our next Stopover magazine!
#MyStopover
Learn more:
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Important day for us. Our boys are home. In Reykjavík, crowds are gathering to greet them. FYRIR ÍSLAND!
#euro2016
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¡Hola Barcelona!💃 We’re excited to once again connect Barcelona’s sunny skies & beaches with Iceland’s midnight sun & unspoiled landscapes. Tickets available, flights begin May:
Remember: if you’re flying transatlantic you can enjoy a Stopover in Iceland.
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Season's greetings from two of our future pilots. What is your favorite holiday travel memory? Thanks for the photo Benedikta. Gleðileg jól!
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Today was a good day! We officially got our first new Boeing
#737MAX
delivered in Seattle - we look forward to welcoming you on board!
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Today, Icelandic women stopped working at 2:55 pm and gathered in town squares to demand equality. The Women’s Strike started on this day in 1975, and for decades it has been a guiding light on Iceland’s road to equality.
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Our 1st international flight took place 71 years ago today! Celebrate with a buddy on your next Icelandair stopover
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Northern Flights. Share your favorite photo from your Icelandair flight. Thanks,
@seanparkerphoto
for a great photo.
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Today, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, former president of Iceland, celebrates her 90th birthday. In 1980, she was the first woman in the world democratically elected as president. Her passion still matters and her boldness has shaped generations. We are thankful and proud of her legacy.
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With Icelandair, you can fly transatlantic and take the chance to Stopover in Iceland. Now isn't this Egg-squisite?
#MikeyTheEgg
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A wingman in plane view.
Thanks Skúli and Kristófer for the great photo!
#MyStopover
#Travel
#AvGeek
#airplane
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We're so proud of the Icelandic women's football team, which qualified to compete in the European championships for the 4th time in a row! For a small population, we like surprising our larger competitors. We can't wait to cheer the team at the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 in England.
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Sometimes coincidences are just too incredible to believe. For one young couple, our holiday ad was the story they were living.
#MyStopover
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Do you prefer the sun on the beaches in Tampa or on the streets of Philadelphia?
Welcome aboard Tampa & Philadelphia
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When we say ‘memories mean the world to us’, here’s a beautiful example: Mr Reindl and his pregnant wife traveled to Iceland 30 years ago. The Leif Eriksson terminal at KEF airport inspired them to name their son Erik.
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We are proud to have received equal pay certification! Despite Iceland being the most gender-equal country in the world, a gender pay gap still exists. Iceland is the first country to make it mandatory for companies to implement an equal pay standard:
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From the midnight sun to more than 40 destinations, where will you go next?
Picture by Instagrammer flyingfoley.
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Let's start the show! We present "Opening Flight." The first immersive theater performance across the Atlantic.
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We are extremely excited about our new 737 MAX that just rolled out of the factory in Renton, Seattle!
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For information on destinations and booking instructions, please visit
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The Icelandair staff is a large and very diverse group of people. We wouldn’t want it any other way! Which is why we decorated with the colors of the rainbow today to support the LGBTQ+ people and celebrate the beauty of diversity. We’re all on the same team!
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We're celebrating 70 years of flying to Scotland by adding a 6th weekly flight from March 2016
http://t.co/ueP4ppuo5h
http://t.co/iZ2gtGcd0n
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Since 1947, our cabin crew has provided a memorable onboard experience. Have a look and notice how things have changed - how time flies!
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Introducing Hekla Aurora, a northern lights themed plane and the newest member of our fleet.
#MyStopover
http://t.co/YdhMmCTPIM
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Today is Öskudagur, or Ash Wednesday. On this day Icelandic children dress up and sing songs for candy and other sweet treats. Some dress up as Spiderman, others as a ghost. But Hanna here is a cabin crew member of Icelandair and we think that is super cool! Credits: Thelma Smára
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Happy Women’s Day from Iceland! Today is Konudagur in Iceland – a day when we pay tribute to the women in our lives. At Icelandair, it’s a day for us to pay tribute to our wonderful female staff, and to reaffirm our commitment to closing the gender gap:
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Florida, we sure like you! We just announced that we are increasing our flights to Tampa and Orlando - starting next fall. We'll double our frequency into Tampa to 4 times a week and from 5 times a week to daily flights to Orlando!
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Happy Beer Day from Iceland! Today we celebrate the 30-year anniversary of beer becoming legal again in Iceland, on March 1, 1989, after a 74-year ban. To celebrate Beer Day, we want to provide some tips on Iceland’s brewing landscape:
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Most of our fleet stays on the ground, but in past weeks we’ve flown home many passengers, and transported medical equipment to Iceland. Thanks to our staff who don’t stay home, so that you can get home. Please stay home & stay safe. Photo:
@orkubomban
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We are excited to announce Chicago service in 2016.
When will we see you on board?
More info:
http://t.co/LN9IoQ3bQw
http://t.co/PKyZGex2em
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Iceland’s wool sweater, the lopapeysa, has become a national icon and the tradition of wearing homemade woolen knitwear goes back centuries. We photographed people wearing their sweater and asked about the stories behind them. Do you have a lopapeysa?
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