Aug 12, 19, 10:37 am
Last edit by: Prospero
AA established DFW-KEF / Keflavik International Airport for Reykjavik, Iceland, a seasonal route, on 7 June 2018 using a 75L (international, lie flat seats) model 756-200.
AA announced the changing of this flight to PHL-KEF effective 4 Jun 2020 with the same 75L aircraft type.l
Philadelphia – Keflavik, 10:15 pm – 8:00 am, Flight AA232
Keflavik – Philadelphia, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm, Flight AA231
AA announced the changing of this flight to PHL-KEF effective 4 Jun 2020 with the same 75L aircraft type.l
Philadelphia – Keflavik, 10:15 pm – 8:00 am, Flight AA232
Keflavik – Philadelphia, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm, Flight AA231
Seasonal Route DFW-KEF Reykjavik B757 —> PHL-KEF Jun 2020
Nov 20, 17, 1:34 pm
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To the original point of the thread: has anyone seen deep-discount AA DFW-KEF fares online today? I priced MCI-KEF for next summer: routes through DFW, but not really a great fare. Also priced just DFW-KEF and found so-so fares of $685 R/T. (It *was* midsummer, ideal dates to visit Iceland.) Didn't poke around at shoulder-season fares...
I've noticed when pricing out fares to continental Europe next summer that a lot of competitive fares are being offered via KEF on Iceland Air. As has been noted on this thread, that is likely what concerns AA the most and what prompted their entry into the DFWKEF market.
Nov 21, 17, 3:30 pm
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You could also use Easyjet to get from LTN (London Luton) towards DFW, but not returning, if you could make do with a non-Oneworld flight. Clearly doing this is on you, no through ticketing or baggage.
Currently an AA-BA connection cannot be found, due to the erroneously (in my opinion) long default MCT at KEF without any override for BA/AA.
Nov 21, 17, 3:39 pm
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To the original point of the thread: has anyone seen deep-discount AA DFW-KEF fares online today? I priced MCI-KEF for next summer: routes through DFW, but not really a great fare. Also priced just DFW-KEF and found so-so fares of $685 R/T. (It *was* midsummer, ideal dates to visit Iceland.) Didn't poke around at shoulder-season fares...
https://goo.gl/flights/vbbP
But it is $1100 going from AUS
Nov 21, 17, 3:54 pm
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Regardless of why it's being done, I'm very glad to see this. We've been flying to Iceland every year from Chile since 2008, and with no through connections on a OW carrier or AA partner it's been a real pain. I welcome the now all-AA two-flight itinerary to get from one end of the world to the other.
Feb 9, 18, 12:28 pm
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I'm considering visiting Iceland in October. I'm seeing "Service between DFW and REK is subject to government approval". Though AA would start selling tickets after the route is officially approved.
Feb 9, 18, 12:45 pm
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AA shows that on literally every new (international) route they launch. Regardless of whether they already have approval, it's open skies or just a formality. just ignore it and all will be well.
Feb 9, 18, 1:05 pm
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900 from HOU sadly. But worth the drive.. or may book a HOU-DFW avios ticket or something.
Feb 9, 18, 1:06 pm
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Just a footnote here. I have no idea what MCT for KEF supposedly is, but I believe KEF is a frustrating airport. Lengthy queues everywhere. They even advise you on disembarking it will be some time before you will be able to retrieve your checked baggage (it’s true, but of course they recommend you do some shopping first).
If you’re thinking of visiting Reykjavik, it’s an expensive taxi (~$150 1-4), arranged car (~$150 and up), away - or take the handy FlyBus to the bus station for $26 (free WiFi) with onward busses to other destinations included for $32; kids under 12 free, 12-15 50% discount. Great preparation for breathtaking prices you’ll encounter in beautiful Iceland
Today, for mid-August, AA wants 110,000 AAnytime or $10,620 one way for SNF-DFW-KEF. (Our small cruise ship leaves REK for Greenland, Labrador and ending in NYC.)
If you’re thinking of visiting Reykjavik, it’s an expensive taxi (~$150 1-4), arranged car (~$150 and up), away - or take the handy FlyBus to the bus station for $26 (free WiFi) with onward busses to other destinations included for $32; kids under 12 free, 12-15 50% discount. Great preparation for breathtaking prices you’ll encounter in beautiful Iceland
Today, for mid-August, AA wants 110,000 AAnytime or $10,620 one way for SNF-DFW-KEF. (Our small cruise ship leaves REK for Greenland, Labrador and ending in NYC.)
Last edited by JDiver; Feb 9, 18 at 1:28 pm
Feb 10, 18, 3:20 am
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or take the handy FlyBus to the bus station for $26 (free WiFi) with onward busses to other destinations included for $32; kids under 12 free, 12-15 50% discount. Great preparation for breathtaking prices you’ll encounter in beautiful Iceland
Feb 10, 18, 10:25 am
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or take the handy FlyBus to the bus station for $26 (free WiFi) with onward busses to other destinations included for $32
Back on topic, your KEF experience may vary a lot depending on season and time of day. I've seen very long lines at the check-in counters, but then no line at the electronic kiosks. Icelandair lets you self-tag bags and then drop them. I don't know what AA will offer.
Feb 10, 18, 2:10 pm
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Mar 3, 18, 3:58 pm
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Not even in the same ballpark as LHR in my opinion. I would compare it more to an airport like FLL where there's a crunch of inexperienced flyers clogging up the lines. But logistically the airport is solid. It's just crowded at times.
