KEF-DEN is only 3100 nm, which is well short of what CO does on some of its 757s. Also, since the 757 has such amazing takeoff performance and since DEN-KEF has the favorable winds, altitude shouldn't be an issue.
Originally Posted by
ByrdluvsAWACO
Is there a lot of traffic between DEN and KEF? What drives this route?
European connections, which is what has always carried FI's US services. Also, there is some potential government traffic from NORAD.
Originally Posted by
bigbuy
Europe is what will drive the route since Iceland's hub is in Iceland
Yep.
Originally Posted by
ByrdluvsAWACO
I wonder how FI will compete against BA and LH's nonstop flights to europe.
Originally Posted by
ByrdluvsAWACO
The stopovers could be a draw, but it will be an uphill fight. FI will have to compete on price alone because their service isn't anywhere near the larger carriers.
And that's how FI has competed for years.