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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

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

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

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