AGP Executive Report

New U.S. Route: Delta will add daily seasonal nonstop flights from Boston to Keflavík, April 12–October 30, 2027, giving New England travelers another direct option to Iceland. Airport Delays: Icelandair is urging lawmakers to fund nearly ISK 700 million in additional Suðurnes police resources, warning that longer EES border checks have caused missed connections and costly disruption. Hotel Bookings: Íslandshótel is partnering with Aven Hospitality to centralize its booking systems.

New Boston–Reykjavík Flights: Delta will run daily seasonal nonstop service from April 12 to October 30, 2027, giving New England travellers another direct route to Iceland. Keflavík Border Delays: Icelandair is urging lawmakers to add nearly ISK 700 million for police and border controls, warning that EES queues have caused missed connections, rebookings and hotel stays. More U.S. Connections: Icelandair has also launched flights between St. Louis and Iceland, adding another U.S. gateway for visitors.

Keflavík Border Delays: Icelandair is urging Alþingi to add nearly ISK 700 million for Suðurnes police and airport border controls. EES processing has caused long queues, missed connections and flight delays, the airline says. More Boston–Reykjavík Flights: Delta will launch daily seasonal service on April 12, 2027, running through October 30 and adding a new nonstop option for U.S. visitors. New Rewards Link: Southwest members are expected to earn and redeem points with Icelandair from spring 2027, opening another way to travel between the airlines’ networks. Cruises to Iceland: Seabourn’s summer 2029 schedule includes Iceland and Greenland among its northern Europe destinations, with voyages running from May to September.

Air Access: Transavia will launch twice-weekly flights between Brussels and Reykjavík on October 30, adding a winter link to Iceland. Cruise Planning: Seabourn’s newly opened 2029 bookings include Iceland and Greenland among its Northern Europe destinations, with voyages running from May to September. Hotel Bookings: Íslandshótel is centralising reservations and agency distribution across 18 properties to simplify booking and expand its reach. Rewards: Southwest members will be able to earn and redeem points through Icelandair from spring 2027. Travel Safety: Recent high winds brought 55–60 mph gusts to Iceland’s southern coast; rescue officials said many tourists heeded warnings and avoided unnecessary travel. Check SafeTravel and local forecasts before setting out.

Blue Lagoon Draw: Visitors continue to flock to Iceland’s geothermal spa, where paths wind through lava fields formed by eruptions as recently as 2025. Winter Connections: Brussels Airport’s new winter schedule adds twice-weekly Transavia flights to Reykjavík from October 30. But Icelandair will end its Halifax–Reykjavík service after October 18. Travel Safety: Severe weather warnings appear to have reached tourists, who avoided unnecessary trips during the storm; rescuers helped secure a boat in Skagaströnd harbour. Officials urged visitors not to dismiss warnings just because few rescue callouts were needed. Hotel Bookings: Íslandshótel is centralising booking and distribution systems across 18 properties, aiming to simplify reservations for guests and travel partners.

Hotel Bookings: Íslandshótel is consolidating booking and travel-agency distribution across 18 of its 19 properties, aiming to simplify reservations and improve the guest experience. Storm Safety: A boat nearly broke loose in Skagaströnd during severe weather, but rescue teams reported few callouts and said tourists largely avoided unnecessary travel after warnings. Officials urged visitors to keep taking alerts seriously. Travel Access: Icelandair’s planned nonstop St. Louis service will connect travellers to Reykjavík and onward to 35 European cities, adding a new U.S. gateway for 2027. Road Update: Suðurlandsvegur will close to traffic from Selfoss toward Hveragerði on Thursday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., for repairs; drivers will be detoured via Ölfusvegur. Planning a Loop: A new guide compares seven- and ten-day Ring Road trips, noting that the extra days allow a less rushed pace and more time to explore.

Road and Weather Alerts: A section of Suðurlandsvegur between Selfoss and Hveragerði is due to close to traffic heading toward Hveragerði on Thursday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow the Ölfusvegur detour. An orange-level weather warning also covers Iceland, with strong winds and snow possible, so check conditions before setting out. Air Connections: Icelandair’s Halifax–Reykjavík service ends after October 18, while the airline plans to add St. Louis flights and restore Madrid service in summer 2027. Ring Road Planning: A new stretch near Höfn has shortened Route 1 by 12 kilometres, but the bigger choice is still pace: seven days makes for a rushed highlights tour, while ten leaves more time to explore.

Road Alert: Suðurlandsvegur will close to traffic heading from Selfoss toward Hveragerði on Thursday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., for asphalt repairs. Follow the Ölfusvegur detour and watch for crews. Severe Weather: Orange warnings cover northern and western Iceland, with snow, sleet, strong winds and poor visibility through Thursday morning. Check SafeTravel and road conditions before setting out; travel may be disrupted. Plan Your Loop: A seven-day Ring Road trip is possible but rushed, with frequent long drives and little time to explore. Three extra days can make for a more relaxed itinerary. New Air Link: Icelandair is adding nonstop St. Louis–Reykjavík service, opening connections to 35 European cities.

Travel Disruption: A powerful storm is bringing high winds, heavy rain and snow to Iceland on October 14–15. Orange warnings cover the north and Westfjords, with difficult road conditions and possible transport disruption; travelers should check forecasts and revise plans. Air Links: Icelandair plans to launch nonstop St. Louis–Reykjavík flights in 2027, with onward connections to 35 European cities. South Coast: A visiting travel group explored Skógafoss, where a staircase of more than 500 steps leads to views above the famous waterfall.

Storm Warning: A powerful low-pressure system is forecast to cross Iceland on Wednesday, bringing blizzards to the north and northwest, heavy rain in the southeast and Eastfjords, and possible landslides. Reykjavík is expected to avoid the worst conditions, but travelers should monitor alerts and prepare for disruption. New Air Link: Icelandair will launch nonstop St. Louis–Reykjavík flights on May 14, 2027, with up to four weekly services and connections to more than 35 European cities. Border Delays: European airport and airline groups are urging the EU to ease congestion under its digital Entry/Exit System, with waits reaching five hours at some Schengen crossings. Travelers entering the zone en route to Iceland should allow extra time.

Solo Travel: Iceland remains a draw for independent travelers, with one frequent solo traveler praising its safety and scenery but warning that even hostel beds can cost about $50 a night. Travel Disruption: A deep low-pressure system could bring severe northerly winds, heavy precipitation and snow to northern Iceland on Wednesday; travelers should watch forecasts for disruption. New Air Link: Icelandair plans to start nonstop St. Louis–Reykjavík flights on May 14, 2027, with up to four weekly services and connections to more than 35 European cities. Growing Demand: Scott Dunn says U.S. bookings to Iceland have more than quadrupled year over year, pointing to rising interest in the island beyond its established adventure-travel crowd.

Air Links: Icelandair will launch nonstop St. Louis–Reykjavík flights on May 14, 2027, operating up to four times a week through October. The route will connect with Southwest services and offer onward links to more than 35 European cities. Madrid also returns to Icelandair’s summer schedule, with two to three weekly flights from April 9. Weather Alert: A deep low-pressure system is forecast to bring severe northerly winds, heavy precipitation and snow in northern Iceland on Wednesday. The Icelandic Met Office warns conditions could disrupt travel and cause damage. Growing Demand: U.S. bookings to Iceland at luxury travel company Scott Dunn have more than quadrupled year over year, pointing to rising interest ahead of 2027. Aurora Watch: A strong geomagnetic storm over the weekend prompted northern-lights alerts across parts of Europe and North America.

Northern Lights: A strong geomagnetic storm sparked fresh aurora alerts across northern Europe and North America. Iceland remains a prime viewing destination, but clear skies are never guaranteed. New Flights: A Newcastle Airport guide highlights new direct easyJet service to Reykjavík, offering UK travelers another route to Iceland. Icelandair Network: From 2027, Icelandair plans seasonal nonstop flights to St. Louis three to four times weekly and will restore Madrid service, widening connections between Iceland, the U.S. and Europe. Rising Demand: Scott Dunn reports U.S. bookings to Iceland have more than quadrupled year over year, pointing to growing interest in the island’s volcanic landscapes, lagoons and northern lights.

Tourism Demand: U.S. bookings to Iceland at luxury travel company Scott Dunn have more than quadrupled year over year, pointing to a sharp rise in interest for 2027 trips. More Flights: Icelandair will launch St. Louis–Reykjavík service on May 14, 2027, with three to four weekly flights, and restore Madrid service from April 9. An expanded partnership with Southwest will connect more North American travelers through St. Louis to Iceland and Europe.

Border Rules: The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System applies to many non-EU visitors entering Schengen, including Iceland. EU and EEA nationals—including Icelanders—and citizens of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City are exempt. New Air Links: Icelandair will start seasonal nonstop flights between St. Louis and Reykjavík on May 14, 2027, with three or four flights a week, and restore Madrid service from April 9, two or three times weekly. Its expanded partnership with Southwest will offer more North American connections through St. Louis.

Air Links: Icelandair will launch nonstop St. Louis flights and restore Madrid service in summer 2027, with connections through St. Louis expanding via its Southwest partnership. The St. Louis route is set to begin shortly before the airline’s 90th anniversary. Visitors in Iceland: More than 40 members of a U.S. travel group have arrived in Reykjavík for an island tour, starting with the capital, local food and a taste of Icelandic culture. Arctic Voyages: Adventure Canada’s 2028 program adds an 11-day expedition linking Iceland and the Faroe Islands, part of a wider expansion into small-ship travel in Northern Europe. Culture: Canadian poet Anne Carson was in Iceland when she learned she had won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature.