It's amazing how much the airline industry has changed over the past few years. A few years back Icelandair was one of the more limited service airlines across the Atlantic, given that they don't offer free meals or alcoholic drinks in economy. However, in the meantime they're actually pretty full service, at least compared to…
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"However, at the same time it’s a cutthroat industry, and there’s no way Icelandair’s Economy Light fares can compete with WOW Air’s fares."
You could sub Icelandair for UA/AA/DL and WOW Air for Spirit/Frontier and you'd have the same story about basic economy. Not a criticism, but it's interesting basic economy is approached as a necessary evil in the TATL market, but domestically it is the end all be all for the flying public.
Icelandair offers 2 checked bags in economy for flights to mainland Europe and UK. So the difference could be greater if you use all the allowance.
OMG I was afraid Economy Light meant lower priced tickets for smaller seats, which would put me over the edge. I flew Icelandair last June and had high hopes for them. Three of us to Paris $750 each, with layover in Keflavik, extra leg room. Airlines played switcheroo, sent smaller, older plane, no extra leg room. Same thing on last leg home, only there was a 9 hour delay for mechanical inspection at Iceland airport where we were treated like sheep. 35 passengers had to volunteer to fly home the next day with promise of 600 Euro per person voucher (contact Cust. Service yourself to claim it). Plane substituted was another smaller, older one. No pre assigned seats with extra legroom. We did get a free toasted ham and cheese panini sandwich. I hope to never be lured by lower Icelandair fares. Customer Service agents are on line 'bots and claims go nowhere. So disappointed.
I saw a HUGE fare difference!! Paid only $356/ticket for flights to Paris & Amsterdam in May. No other airline could compete!