Icelandair launches St. Louis service with Boeing 737 MAX 8 for summer 2027
The carrier plans scheduled operations between Reykjavík Keflavík and the United States, expanding its network with up to four weekly flights.
Icelandair plans to introduce scheduled air service to the United States during the Northern summer 2027 season, adding a connection between Reykjavík Keflavík and St. Louis.
Commercial service on this transatlantic link connecting Reykjavík Keflavík with St. Louis is planned to start on 14MAY27. The carrier will deploy Boeing 737 MAX 8 equipment on the sector, initially maintaining an operational tempo of 3 weekly flights.
Capacity on the route will expand further as Icelandair increases the flight frequency to 4 weekly services for the peak travel window established between 31MAY27 and 12SEP27. The westbound leg from Reykjavík Keflavík to St. Louis is identified under flight number FI835, while the return rotation from St. Louis back to Reykjavík Keflavík will operate under flight designation FI834.
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