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The Evolution of Icelandair Feb. 2023
The Island nation of Iceland, has, by necessity, had a reliance on air transportation, given the isolation of the island, and rugged terrain within. Although some air services existed in the 1920s, Icelandair was essentially launched in 1940 as Flugfelag Islands, with a Waco YKS 7. In two years Beech 18, DeHavilland Dragon, and a PBY Catalina joined the fleet, international service began in 1945 with flights to Scotland.
Loftleidir was formed as a domestic competitor in 1944, but as conditions evolved , Loftleidir focused on international services, ultimately becoming the low cost "Backpacker's Trans Atlantic Airline. Inevitably, merger occurred in 1973, and Icelandair successfully transitioned into the major international airline of today. Following are postcards illustrating that progression. |
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