From 18 March everyone who can provide proof of a full vaccination with a vaccine that has been certified by the European Medical Agency can enter Iceland without quarantine. Also citizens outside the Schengen area, including the UK and USA.

Due to the Covid-19 epidemic almost every airline is facing significant financial difficulties. One of them is Icelandair that aims to raise 150-200 million USD through sale of new shares. At the same time investors are willing to put money into a new Icelandic airline.

If you are planning to travel to Iceland in the coming weeks then be prepared for being tested for Covid-19 at arrival.

Iceland is opening up again to visitors.

Lowering wages is a prerequisite for Icelandair to get through the corona crisis.

A decision has been made to integrate the operations of Air Iceland Connect, Icelandair Group‘s subsidiary, into the operations of Icelandair.

To jump start the Icelandic tourism industry the state is giving locals vouchers to spend in the tourism sector.

Although the number of foreign tourists in Iceland shrunk by about 14% last year, there has been an increase in the number of foreigners staying in hotels. A decrease has been seen in the use of other types of accommodation.