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Icelandair will launch four weekly nonstop flights between St. Louis and Reykjavik from May 14 to October 24, 2027. The route, operated by Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, marks the return of direct service to Iceland after WOW Air ceased operations in 2019. The expansion coincides with a deepened partnership with Southwest Airlines, enhancing connections across North America and Europe.
American Airlines unveiled seven new international routes for summer 2027, adding Vienna, Reykjavik and Porto to its European lineup, expanding service to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Nice from new U.S. hubs, and restoring ORD–NRT service; but aircraft-delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus are limiting expansion, with the A321XLR enabling midsize European markets and Vienna set to be the only U.S. carrier there when service launches in May 2027.
Alaska Airlines is expanding internationally with new nonstop flights from Seattle to London and Reykjavik starting spring 2026, introducing a new global experience with a striking new livery inspired by the Northern Lights, and deploying up to 17 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to support its global growth.
Iceland experienced its 12th volcanic eruption in four years near Reykjavik, with lava flows prompting evacuations of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon resort; the eruption is considered small and poses no immediate threat to infrastructure, continuing Iceland's recent volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Experts predict that a volcanic eruption in Iceland could heavily damage the town of Grindavik, located near the capital Reykjavik. The town has been evacuated after hundreds of earthquakes were detected, indicating an imminent eruption. The magma is currently at a shallow depth, and an eruption is expected within hours or days. The most likely scenario is a fissure opening near Grindavik, but an eruption on the ocean floor is also possible. The volcanic activity has already caused damage to infrastructure and roads. Iceland has declared a state of emergency and ordered mandatory evacuations.
A volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland erupted for the third time in three years, just 20 miles away from the capital city of Reykjavik. The eruption, captured on video, followed weeks of intense earthquake activity in the area. Initially, officials warned of life-threatening toxic gas, but the eruption has since slowed and the fissure has shrunk. Access to the volcano has been restricted, and residents in the area were advised to close their windows and ventilation. Domestic flights were delayed due to the plume of smoke. This eruption is classified as a fissure eruption, which is less explosive and dangerous compared to other types of eruptions.
A volcano erupted near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, with lava spewing into the air. The eruption occurred in an uninhabited valley and is considered small, with no ash emissions. This is the third eruption in the area in the past two years, but there are no immediate risks to communities or infrastructure. The nearby Keflavik airport confirmed no disruptions to flights. The meteorological service advised against visiting the area due to dangerous gas levels.