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Loftleiðir (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlɔftˈleiːðɪr̥], lit. 'Airways'), internationally known as Icelandic Airlines (abbreviated IAL) or Loftleiðir Icelandic

A low-cost carrier (LCC) or low-cost airline, also called a budget, or discount carrier or airline, is an airline that is operated with an emphasis on

company. Soon after, Loftleidir nominated a new CEO for Cabo Verde Airlines. In June 2021, it was announced that Cabo Verde Airlines would get a new board

including the company's own staff called Loftleiðir "the Hippie Airline" or "the Hippie Express". The airline was not known for speed or punctuality, but

low-cost carrier or low-cost Airlines (also known as a no-frills, discount or budget carrier or airline), is an airline that offers generally low fares

Airbus A320-200 was inducted into the service on behalf of the airline. In 2006, Loftleiðir, the aircraft lease arm of Icelandair Group, acquired a majority

more than 250 destinations. The airline was established in March 1970 by Luxair, the Salen Shipping Group, Loftleiðir, and various private interests in

Laker Airways was a private British airline founded by Sir Freddie Laker in 1966. It was originally a charter airline flying passengers and cargo worldwide

Loftleiðir Flight 001 was a Hajj charter flight operated by a Douglas DC-8 which crashed on approach to Colombo, Sri Lanka on 15 November 1978. The crash

passengers a year—on a par with Qantas and ahead of established airlines like Loftleiðir. In 1961, El Al ranked 35th in the world in accumulated passenger