PLANNED SCHEDULE CHANGES ICELANDAIR
Update: August 2019
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Can we change without charge after the first change, when customer changes his mind at later stage?
No, any changes after a passenger has been re-accommodated are subject to fare rules.
Can the passenger change the return flight?
Yes, the passenger can change the return flight provided same class is available, and the ticket must be reissued at
same time as the new flight is approved by passengers. This only applies to flights marketed and operated by Icelandair,
if another airline is involved a fare difference may apply.
Can the passenger change his decision last minute before departure and change to different destination,
long after changes were made?
No, any last-minute changes are subject to fare rules and a change fee and penalty may apply.
If the passenger has two separate tickets travelling from Europe to North America or vice versa and one
flight is affected by a schedule change causing a misconnection. Can we fully refund both tickets?
No, only the ticket affected by the schedule change can be fully refunded, any other tickets are refunded according to
fare rules.
Can the origin or destination be changed?
When using flights marketed and operated by Icelandair the origin and destination may be changed within the same
zone. When other airlines are involved it is not possible to change the origin or destination.
Do we prefer to use Partner Airlines?
Yes, we do, when possible and FI flight are not available.
Which Airlines are in Partnership with Icelandair?
Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair, Aeroflot, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines.
If we only have available seats on Saga Premium, can we use them?
No, passengers must be rebooked within the same cabin.
Can we upgrade the passengers due to the inconvenience caused by the schedule change?
No, unfortunately, we cannot upgrade all passengers and we would like to treat all our passengers equally.
What happens to excess baggage, prepaid food, class up and extra leg room seats?
If traveling with another airline, we will refund any services that cannot be used due to the schedule change. This request
is to be submitted by the passenger on the Icelandair website.
If passengers are rebooked to another Icelandair flight with the same routing the services can be re-associated.
There is an Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) affected by a schedule change, what should I do?
Icelandair only accepts unaccompanied minors on flights marketed and operated by Icelandair. No interlining is permitted.
A new service request needs to be requested and approved by Icelandair prior to reissue; please do not reissue tickets
unless a new service has been confirmed on the flight.
The passenger has an animal in the hold/pet in cabin, what should I do?
Icelandair only accepts animals on flights marketed and operated by Icelandair. No interlining is permitted. Passengers
travelling with animals must be re-protected on another Icelandair flight and the service needs to be confirmed. Please
note that AVIH is limited to 4 crates per flight and PETC to 1 animal per flight.
If passenger needs to stay extra night due to a schedule change, will Icelandair pay for accommodation?
Yes, please see more detailed information under right to care in this document.
If the passenger has a prepaid hotel and tours at destination and will arrive a day later, will we refund
those services?
No, Icelandair will not refund any pre-paid services.
We have cancelled flight and only have available flights from another city, will Icelandair reimburse
transport costs between airports?
Yes, Icelandair will reimburse reasonably priced transport costs between airports. A reasonable transportation cost is
considered to be a train ticket, airport shuttle or gasoline expenses.