As I recently wrote about, I’m considering a trip to see the Northern Lights, and Iceland is one of the destinations on my radar. I’ve been keeping an eye on the carrier’s fares, and noticed that the airline has just introduced an attractive fare sale, which is worth being aware of.
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Share your questions, experiences, and thoughts below.
There is often lounge access in US and European airports and the lounge in KEF is pretty nice.
The seats are ok, and if you leave from the east coast, the flights to KEF are short. Saga Class from European airports to Iceland is much better than typical Euro Business Class seats.
I’ve done the stopover in Reykjavik and enjoyed it don’t have any big urge to return. It’s a little desolate for me. But it’s definitely something to see. I took a Golden Circle tour with a smaller tour bus outfit and it was a very fun day.
But these fares are an effective and comfortable way to get to Europe, especially if they are cheaper than or close to Premium Economy fares on other airlines because you get lounge access and a little nicer level of service (as the highest service level offered).
Go for it.
Have you tried to price it? I am getting $999 each way as lowest for Biz. I think this may be a one way fare.
@ Brett -- I have tried to price it, as you'll see in the screenshot. Availability is limited, so you need to find a date that has availability to get that pricing. It's not available all days, and in some markets, availability is quite limited.
Hotels are expensive and I recommend renting a car. Airport is 25 miles out of town. Although there is a bus. Tours are expensive if you don't have a car. There is a Courtyard across from the airport (no shuttle) for a night if just want to connect. But it is still $400 a night.
Not sure if this is worth it unless you wanted to plan a trip to Iceland.
Actually, Icelandair has a very traditional business class. It's the traditions of the 1990's.
Lucky I know you’re into interesting flights, and speaking of Iceland Air, did you see this: https://www.icelandair.com/blog/icelandair-returns-to-antarctica/
I just landed at PUQ almost the southern most parts of the world and saw a random Iceland Air plane chilling at the airport.
I did fly last year business on their old 763 - 753 and new 7x8, between Amsterdam to Boston and return to Copenhagen. The product is pretty good, no flat bed as said in the article and if you have spare time why not discover a very interesting country but you must like it very cold and expensive. I have flown 329 airilines to 90 countries. I would rank it 10th.
For 2025, I have not found a clear answer to how Saga Premium miles are credited to Alaska Airlines. i.e. Using Alaska's 2025 earning chart for fares booked on partner website - Are Saga Premium tickets considered First, Business, or Premium Economy? 150%, 125%, 100% of miles flown? For clarity, its best to not mix in elite bonuses to this discussion.
I called Alaska and they did not know. Thanks for your thoughts!