Other European Frequent Flyer Programs - Does Icelandair's YYZ-FRA flight require a plane-change or deplaning enroute?

I noticed Icelandair has a flight from YYZ to FRA that stops in Reykjavik for one hour. Is this to change planes or is it simply to drop off and take on passengers? I'm thinking of booking this but since wife is somewhat disabled, I'd prefer the latter. I think I'd spend the extra $$ if we'd have to change planes.

Thanks!

nylicence, welcome to FlyerTalk!
Icelandair is discussed usually in our Other European Airline Program forum and I'll move it there with a slightly-edited thread title to focus your interest. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz.

I beleive you would be changing planes - they are technically two seperate flights, one to Iceland, one onwards to Germany.

Even if it was just a stop to "drop off and take on passengers" (which it's not), you would more than likely have to deplane anyway. I don't know of any airport which allows pax to remain on board for such stops anymore (BKK doesn't, SIN doesn't...). The only time I've been allowed to stay on a flight making intermediate stops was on charter flights, where people were only allowed to board/join the plane - not to leave.

If your wife would benefit from the airline providing assistance, then you can request such assistance. KEF is a small airport and probably not the most difficult in which to make such a change, even in an hour, and particularly with assistance making a transfer should be a breeze.

Even if it was just a stop to "drop off and take on passengers" (which it's not), you would more than likely have to deplane anyway. I don't know of any airport which allows pax to remain on board for such stops anymore (BKK doesn't, SIN doesn't...). The only time I've been allowed to stay on a flight making intermediate stops was on charter flights, where people were only allowed to board/join the plane - not to leave.

I gather many domestic US flights allow this.

Thanks for all the replies I got to my question. I'm amazed at how quick the answers came. Cheers!